Frederick Fox

Head MechanicPosition OverviewWe are seeking an experienced and dependable Head Mechanic to oversee the maintenance, repair, and overall performance of a heavy equipment fleet. This role requires strong mechanical expertise, leadership abilities, and hands-on experience with diesel engines, hydraulics, welding, and diagnostic systems.The ideal candidate will ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently while managing shop operations, coordinating repairs, and supporting field operations.Key Responsibilities<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;">Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair heavy equipment including loaders, pavers, graders, excavators, rollers, trucks, and related machinery</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and routine servicing on fleet equipment</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Repair and maintain hydraulic systems including hoses, cylinders, pumps, and valves</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Conduct welding, fabrication, and structural repairs as needed</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Lead and supervise mechanics and maintenance personnel</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Maintain accurate service records, repair documentation, and parts inventory</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Coordinate repairs and maintenance schedules to minimize equipment downtime</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Ensure compliance with safety regulations, operational standards, and maintenance procedures</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Order parts, tools, and shop supplies as needed</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Assist with long-term maintenance planning and equipment scheduling</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Support field crews by ensuring equipment readiness and operational reliability</li>
</ul>Qualifications<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 heavy equipment mechanical experience</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and welding/fabrication</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred</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 diagnostic information</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">CDL preferred but not required</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Valid driver’s license required</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and problem-solving skills</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Ability to work in both shop and field environments</li>
</ul>Preferred Skills<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;">Experience working with asphalt, paving, or construction equipment</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Certifications in welding, hydraulics, or diesel technology</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Familiarity with computerized diagnostic equipment and repair software</li>
</ul>Skills &amp; Attributes<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;">Strong leadership and team coordination abilities</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Detail-oriented with strong mechanical aptitude</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Ability to prioritize repairs and manage multiple tasks efficiently</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Commitment to safety, quality, and preventative maintenance</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Reliable, proactive, and hands-on work approach</li>
</ul>

Head Mechanic

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dependable Head Mechanic to
oversee the maintenance, repair, and overall performance of a
heavy equipment fleet. This role requires strong mechanical
expertise, leadership abilities, and hands-on experience with
diesel engines, hydraulics, welding, and diagnostic systems.

The ideal candidate will ensure equipment operates safely and
efficiently while managing shop operations, coordinating repairs,
and supporting field operations.

Key Responsibilities

* Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair heavy equipment including
loaders, pavers, graders, excavators, rollers, trucks, and
related machinery
* Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and routine
servicing on fleet equipment
* Repair and maintain hydraulic systems including hoses,
cylinders, pumps, and valves
* Conduct welding, fabrication, and structural repairs as needed
* Lead and supervise mechanics and maintenance personnel
* Maintain accurate service records, repair documentation, and
parts inventory
* Coordinate repairs and maintenance schedules to minimize
equipment downtime
* Ensure compliance with safety regulations, operational
standards, and maintenance procedures
* Order parts, tools, and shop supplies as needed
* Assist with long-term maintenance planning and equipment
scheduling
* Support field crews by ensuring equipment readiness and
operational reliability
Qualifications

* Minimum of 5 years of heavy equipment mechanical experience
* Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical
systems, and welding/fabrication
* Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred
* Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics,
and diagnostic information
* CDL preferred but not required
* Valid driver’s license required
* Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and problem-solving
skills
* Ability to work in both shop and field environments
Preferred Skills

* Experience working with asphalt, paving, or construction
equipment
* Certifications in welding, hydraulics, or diesel technology
* Familiarity with computerized diagnostic equipment and repair
software
Skills & Attributes

* Strong leadership and team coordination abilities
* Detail-oriented with strong mechanical aptitude
* Ability to prioritize repairs and manage multiple tasks
efficiently
* Commitment to safety, quality, and preventative maintenance
* Reliable, proactive, and hands-on work approach

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

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