Heavy Equipment Mechanic

About the role

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic is responsible for performing inspections, maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on a wide range of heavy construction equipment. This role ensures that equipment operates safely and efficiently to meet the demands of water and wastewater construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Performing preventative maintenance and general repairs on heavy construction equipment, including tasks such as oil and filter changes, fluid checks, lubrication and cooling maintenance, replacing and/or repairing defective components, and troubleshooting any mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Perform equipment inspections and mechanical testing, focusing on mechanical integrity, wear parts, and safety systems.
• Maintain proper inventory of tools, parts, and consumables required for maintenance and repairs.
• Collaborate with project superintendents, field supervisors, and equipment operators to prioritize the repairs and minimize equipment downtime.
• Work in accordance with company safety policies and OSHA regulations, including proper use of PPE, lockout/tagout procedures, and confined space awareness.
• This role is an on-site, outdoors position that requires work in all types of weather conditions.
• This position performs strenuous physical activities for long periods, under varying and adverse field conditions.
• This position must be able to lift and/or carry up to 75 lbs.
• This role will be required to stand, walk on uneven surfaces, manually manipulate, grasp, reach out and above the shoulder, climb, kneel, bend, twist, and push/pull.
• This role is occasionally required to work at elevated heights.
• This role will require occasional travel.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required - Class B CDL preferred but not required

Requirements

• OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety certification
• Manufacturer or dealer training on heavy equipment maintenance and repair
• Strong mechanical aptitude with knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and drivetrain components.
• Basic computer and mobile device skills for completing digital work orders and maintenance logs.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Experience operating or repairing heavy construction equipment.
• Welding and fabrication skills.

Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and drivetrain components.
• Basic computer and mobile device skills
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Experience operating or repairing heavy construction equipment.
• Welding and fabrication skills.

Benefits

• Following 58 days of full-time employment, you may be eligible for benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Following 90 days of full-time employment, employees are eligible for 401(k) and sick/personal leave.
• After 6 months+ of continuous employment, paid vacation is offered.
• Paid holidays.
• Travel/Transportation/Lodging compensated.
• Company dispatch vehicle will be provided for required travel.

Pay

$17/hr+ based on prior experience

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM