Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Technician Full Time

About the role

Excel Equipment, Virginia's premier CASE construction equipment dealer, is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic to join their team in Suffolk, VA. This is an opportunity to begin a meaningful career with a growing equipment dealer where you will experience autonomy in your position and feel valued for your contributions.

Why join the Excel Equipment team

• Industry leading pay: Ranging from $70,000 – $90,000/yr or more, based on experience and overtime worked.
• Strong benefits package: Includes multiple health plans to choose from with great coverage, dental, short and long-term disability, optional insurances, 401k with match, generous PTO, 6 paid holidays.
• Environment: Enjoy better hours and no fluctuation in compensation and schedule that you would normally experience with a dealership. You will also have a better communication system in place to provide better service.
• Advancement: Excel Equipment believes in promoting from within. As you learn our business and continue to grow, you can advance into higher level roles including Manager and Lead roles.
• Stability: Excel Equipment sells and supports CASE, a leading manufacturer of construction and heavy equipment. Join an established dealer that has been in business since 1981, over 800 employees with 10 locations serving the mid-Atlantic market.
• Family-owned: Get to know the owners of the company! See how active they are within the organization and how much they care about their employees.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Previous demonstration of successful mechanic experience
• Must be familiar with heavy equipment repair and maintenance, including OSHA regulations
• Knowledge of Ag/Construction equipment required including transmissions, engines, fuel systems, hydraulics, and electrical systems
• Must have ability to read, understand, and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics and manufacturer written service manuals
• Must be able to troubleshoot breakdowns and diagnose issues
• Strong analytical skills
• Must have strong attention to detail, and sense of urgency
• Work in extreme weather conditions
• Operate vehicles and equipment used for diagnostic purposes
• Communicate effectively with manager, co-workers, and clients