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Job Title: Heavy Equipment MechanicPosition SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic with a minimum of five (5) years of hands-on experience working on “yellow iron” construction equipment. This role is essential to maintaining fleet reliability, minimizing downtime, and controlling repair costs across multiple active construction projects.The ideal candidate brings strong diagnostic expertise, a proactive preventative maintenance approach, and the ability to perform efficiently in a fast-paced construction environment.Key ResponsibilitiesEquipment Maintenance &amp; Repair<ul style="margin:0px;padding-left:40px;">
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Perform inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on heavy construction equipment including excavators, bulldozers, loaders, graders, and backhoes</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Maintain and repair diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and drivetrain components</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Conduct preventative maintenance to extend equipment life cycles and reduce downtime</li>
</ul>Diagnostics &amp; Troubleshooting<ul style="margin:0px;padding-left:40px;">
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Utilize diagnostic tools and software to identify mechanical and electrical issues</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Accurately troubleshoot equipment faults and implement timely, cost-effective repairs</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Maintain detailed service and maintenance records for each unit</li>
</ul>Fleet Reliability &amp; Cost Control<ul style="margin:0px;padding-left:40px;">
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Support fleet uptime goals by ensuring efficient repair turnaround</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Identify recurring mechanical issues and recommend long-term corrective solutions</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Assist with repair-versus-replacement evaluations to optimize capital expenditures</li>
</ul>Safety &amp; Compliance<ul style="margin:0px;padding-left:40px;">
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Adhere to OSHA and established safety standards</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Ensure equipment meets operational safety requirements before returning to service</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment</li>
</ul>Field &amp; Shop Work<ul style="margin:0px;padding-left:40px;">
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Perform both shop-based and field repairs across active job sites</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Respond to emergency breakdowns and provide on-site service as required</li>
</ul>QualificationsRequired<ul style="margin:0px;padding-left:40px;">
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Minimum of 5 years of experience working on heavy “yellow iron” construction equipment</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Strong working knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and drivetrain components</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Experience servicing major equipment brands such as Caterpillar, Komatsu, John Deere, Volvo, or similar</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and service documentation</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Valid driver’s license (CDL preferred but not required)</li>
</ul>Preferred<ul style="margin:0px;padding-left:40px;">
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Trade school certification or equivalent technical training</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Welding and fabrication experience</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Experience using fleet maintenance software and advanced diagnostic tools</li>
</ul>Work Environment<ul style="margin:0px;padding-left:40px;">
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Combination of indoor shop work and outdoor job site environments</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Exposure to dust, heat, and varying weather conditions</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Physically demanding role requiring lifting heavy components and working in confined or elevated spaces</li>
</ul>

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Heavy Equipment
Mechanic with a minimum of five (5) years of hands-on experience
working on “yellow iron” construction equipment. This role is
essential to maintaining fleet reliability, minimizing downtime,
and controlling repair costs across multiple active construction
projects.

The ideal candidate brings strong diagnostic expertise, a
proactive preventative maintenance approach, and the ability to
perform efficiently in a fast-paced construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance & Repair

* Perform inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on heavy
construction equipment including excavators, bulldozers, loaders,
graders, and backhoes
* Maintain and repair diesel engines, hydraulic systems,
electrical systems, and drivetrain components
* Conduct preventative maintenance to extend equipment life
cycles and reduce downtime
Diagnostics & Troubleshooting

* Utilize diagnostic tools and software to identify mechanical
and electrical issues
* Accurately troubleshoot equipment faults and implement timely,
cost-effective repairs
* Maintain detailed service and maintenance records for each unit
Fleet Reliability & Cost Control

* Support fleet uptime goals by ensuring efficient repair
turnaround
* Identify recurring mechanical issues and recommend long-term
corrective solutions
* Assist with repair-versus-replacement evaluations to optimize
capital expenditures
Safety & Compliance

* Adhere to OSHA and established safety standards
* Ensure equipment meets operational safety requirements before
returning to service
* Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment
Field & Shop Work

* Perform both shop-based and field repairs across active job
sites
* Respond to emergency breakdowns and provide on-site service as
required
Qualifications

Required

* Minimum of 5 years of experience working on heavy “yellow iron”
construction equipment
* Strong working knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics,
electrical systems, and drivetrain components
* Experience servicing major equipment brands such as
Caterpillar, Komatsu, John Deere, Volvo, or similar
* Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics,
and service documentation
* Valid driver’s license (CDL preferred but not required)
Preferred

* Trade school certification or equivalent technical training
* Welding and fabrication experience
* Experience using fleet maintenance software and advanced
diagnostic tools
Work Environment

* Combination of indoor shop work and outdoor job site
environments
* Exposure to dust, heat, and varying weather conditions
* Physically demanding role requiring lifting heavy components
and working in confined or elevated spaces

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