Heavy Equipment Mechanic II - Shop ($2,500 Sign-on Bonus)

About the role

Sunstate Equipment Co. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our team. This position offers a $2,500 sign-on bonus and exceptional perquisites including uniforms provided and cleaned for free, work boot allowance, rent of any of our equipment for free, free prescription safety glasses, and unique vacation overtime averaging benefit.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems, electrical systems and wiring, diesel engines, and Tier 4 emissions systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and complete repairs on heavy construction or rental equipment.
• Identify root causes and efficiently repair equipment rather than simply replacing parts.
• Work on or learn to work on equipment such as boom lifts, scissor lifts, telehandlers, forklifts, skid steers, excavators, loaders, compressors, and other construction or rental equipment.
• Use a basic mechanic's tool set including metric and SAE hand tools, sockets, ratchets, torque wrench, multimeter, pry bars, pliers, screwdrivers, hammers, and other common diagnostic and repair tools.
• Inspect, service, test, and repair equipment to manufacturer specifications.
• Follow Sunstate and industry safety standards while performing equipment repairs.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a diesel mechanic with a construction equipment, heavy equipment, equipment rental, or strong automotive diagnostics background.
• Intermediate experience diagnosing and repairing hydraulic systems, electrical systems and wiring, diesel engines, and Tier 4 emissions systems.
• Understanding electrical flow is preferred.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify root causes and efficiently repair equipment.
• Basic understanding of CAN bus systems, computer diagnostic software, wiring schematics, and manufacturer diagnostic procedures.
• Experience working on or willingness to learn equipment such as boom lifts, scissor lifts, telehandlers, forklifts, skid steers, excavators, loaders, compressors, and other construction or rental equipment.
• A basic mechanic's tool set required to perform repairs, including metric and SAE hand tools, sockets, ratchets, torque wrench, multimeter, pry bars, pliers, screwdrivers, hammers, and other common diagnostic and repair tools.
• Demonstrate a strong mechanical aptitude, critical thinking skills, and a positive attitude with a willingness to learn new equipment, technologies, and repair techniques.
• A basic understanding of welding and fabrication methods is preferred.
• A safety orientation with a commitment to following Sunstate and industry safety standards while performing equipment repairs.

Qualifications

Must possess a basic mechanic's tool set required to perform repairs. Typical tools include metric and SAE hand tools, sockets, ratchets, torque wrench, multimeter, pry bars, pliers, screwdrivers, hammers, and other common diagnostic and repair tools.

Skills

Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn new equipment, technologies, and repair techniques.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance eligibility after first full month of employment.
• 401 Retirement Plan with up to 6% company match after 90 days.
• 7 Company paid holidays, 2 half days, + "My Holiday", paid day off annually to observe a holiday of your choice.
• Two weeks of vacation PTO in your first year + sick leave and personal time accrued after 90 days.
• Free prescription safety glasses.
• Unique vacation overtime averaging benefit that pays you overtime while you’re on vacation.
• Free equipment rental.
• Uniforms provided and cleaned for free.
• Work boot allowance.
• Discounts on movie tickets, cell phone bills, and more.

Pay

$26-$33/hr dependent upon experience.

Schedule

Typical Schedule: Monday – Friday 7AM -5PM (Overtime Eligible).

Benefits

• Quarterly Branch Performance Bonus.
• Baby Bonding.
• My Holiday vacation time.

Location

Location: This position will be in the shop located in McKinney, TX 75071 DFW.

On-the-Spot Interview Event

ON THE SPOT INTERVIEWS | WALK INS WELCOME Exceptional Perks Uniforms Provided AND cleaned for FREE Work Boot Allowance Rent ANY of our equipment for FREE FREE Prescription Safety Glasses Unique Vacation Overtime Averaging benefit that pays you overtime while you’re on vacation! Medical, dental, and vision insurance eligibility after first full month of employment. 401 Retirement Plan with up to 6% company match after 90 days. 7 Company paid holidays, 2 half days, + "My Holiday", paid day off annually to observe a holiday of your choice Two weeks of vacation PTO in your first year + sick leave and personal time accrued after 90 days. Eligibility requirements for $2,500 Retention Bonus paid out in equal installments over 24 months every 6 months.

Exceptional Perks

• Free prescription safety glasses.
• Unique vacation overtime averaging benefit.
• Free equipment rental.
• Uniforms provided and cleaned for free.
• Work boot allowance.
• Discounts on movie tickets, cell phone bills, and more.

Company Culture

At Sunstate, every employee is valued, respected, and fairly compensated. We are working hard to challenge the typical ways of business and develop an environment where our employees feel safe, comfortable, and look forward to coming to work. We have a close-knit work-family environment and provide opportunities for employees to explore their different passions within our own walls. Plus, with benefits like Baby Bonding, My Holiday vacation time, and discounts on everything from movie tickets to cell phone bills, we’re constantly evolving our resources to provide our people with tools to make their lives easier!

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Sunstate Equipment Co., we are actively fostering a workplace culture where individuals of all identities and life experiences feel genuinely valued, respected, and appreciated. As a proud equal opportunity employer, we wholeheartedly welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and cultures. We recognize and celebrate the unique perspectives they bring, with the understanding that they are the fuel for the innovative ideas that drive the evolution of our industry.