Heavy Equipment Mechanic

The Blue Collar Recruiter • Midland, TX

17d • Onsite

About The Position

This company is looking for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join their team. The role involves repairing and replacing damaged or worn parts on heavy to medium equipment. You will be responsible for diagnosing defects, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring equipment operates correctly after repairs. The job is located in Midland/Odessa, TX, and successful candidates will be provided with a work truck, with clients no more than 60 miles from the office. A clean driving record is required. The company emphasizes taking care of its people, offering competitive pay and a supportive work environment to balance work and life.

Requirements

• Must have a clean driving record

Nice To Haves

• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy to medium equipment using hoists, hand tools, and power tools
• Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers’ specifications
• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment
• Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices
• Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for service and repairs
• Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges
• Examine and repair hydraulic system
• Examine and repair brake systems on all equipment
• Clean parts by spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them in tanks of solvent

Responsibilities

• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy to medium equipment using hoists, hand tools, and power tools
• Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers’ specifications
• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment
• Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices
• Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for service and repairs
• Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges
• Examine and repair hydraulic system
• Examine and repair brake systems on all equipment
• Clean parts by spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them in tanks of solvent
• Projects as assigned by Management

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed