Heavy Equipment & Fleet Diesel Technician

Location: Redmond, WA (Onsite) | Job Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Santa Incorporated is seeking a master-level Heavy Equipment & Fleet Diesel Technician to serve as the chief mechanical authority at our Redmond operations. As a leading General Contractor, our field success depends on the uptime, safety, and performance of our extensive heavy machinery and transport assets. This position is designed for an autonomous, solution-oriented diagnostic expert who refuses to settle for quick fixes. You will manage complex mechanical overhauls, advanced system diagnostics, and precision preventive maintenance in a stable, high-yield environment.

Responsibilities

• Hold total responsibility for the mechanical integrity, safety metrics, and operational lifespan of our commercial fleet and heavy yellow iron.
• Advanced Diagnostics & Overhauls: Diagnose, troubleshoot, and execute major mechanical repairs on complex diesel engines, commercial transport trucks, heavy civil equipment, and trailers.
• System Component Repair: Perform surgical teardowns and rebuilds on air brake systems, complex hydraulic arrays, structural steering components, wheel bearings, and heavy-duty transmissions/differentials.
• Intricate Electrical & Control Work: Isolate and resolve complex electrical faults, onboard HVAC failures, and advanced Tier 4 emissions/aftertreatment system issues.
• Proactive Preventive Maintenance: Execute scheduled, meticulous maintenance tracking and road-test assets under real-world load conditions to ensure perfect operational functionality.
• Precision Metalworking & Tooling: Safely operate a wide spectrum of master-level hand tools, high-voltage power tools, advanced electronic diagnostic software, and structural welding/fabrication equipment.
• Logistics & Administration: Maintain rigorous digital repair logs, coordinate diagnostic reports with executive management, and assist in strategic parts inventory controls.
• Safety Stewardship: Enforce absolute compliance with OSHA and company safety protocols, actively contributing to structural safety meetings and risk mitigation.

Requirements

• Technical Background: Proven professional experience in heavy-duty diesel engine repair, complex system troubleshooting, and fleet maintenance.
• Diagnostic Command: Advanced capability to diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and complex electrical systems independently.
• Specialized System Fluency: Direct, hands-on experience troubleshooting industrial hydraulic systems, commercial HVAC, and Tier 4 emissions/aftertreatment control setups.
• Physical Capability: High physical stamina with the ability to work comfortably in diverse Pacific Northwest weather conditions and lift up to 100 lbs occasionally.
• Schedule Adaptability: Absolute willingness to operate with flexible hours and varying start times, including rotating weekend shifts, to maintain total fleet readiness.

Preferred Qualifications

• An active Commercial Driver's License (CDL Class A or B).

Pay

Top-Tier Hourly Pay: $35.00 – $45.00 per hour strictly based on your experience and technical scope.

Schedule

Varying start times, including occasional weekends.

Benefits

• 100% Employer-Paid Health: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Chiropractic coverage fully paid by the employer—zero premium deductions from your paycheck.
• Wealth Accumulation: 401(k) retirement savings plan enhanced by corporate profit-sharing opportunities, plus Employer-Paid Life Insurance.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous allocations for Paid Time Off (PTO) alongside 7 Paid Holidays.
• Tool Security: An annual tool reimbursement program to ensure your professional arsenal stays modern and sharp.

About Santa Incorporated

Santa Incorporated is a premier General Contractor built on corporate stability, safe field execution, and personal accountability. We treat our team members as elite professionals, providing our shop and field crews with high-end diagnostic technology, tool support, and premium benefits to foster long-term career fulfillment.