Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Rockstar Recruiting•Chatham, VA
•Hybrid
About The Position
This is a hands-on field role for a heavy equipment mechanic with a company service truck that goes home with them. The role involves approximately 80% field work and 20% shop work, focusing on keeping a large fleet of earthmoving equipment operational. Typical work hours are around 50 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Requirements
- 3–5+ years of heavy equipment mechanic experience
- Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
- Experience working on construction/earthmoving equipment
- Able to work independently in the field and get the job done
- Own basic hand tools — specialty tools and anything 3/4" and larger are provided
Nice To Haves
- CDL is not required
Responsibilities
- Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair heavy earthmoving equipment
- Work on dozers, excavators, articulated trucks, pans and other construction equipment
- Handle field breakdowns, repairs, maintenance and service work
- Diagnose electrical, hydraulic, engine and mechanical issues
- Identify parts needs and help get equipment back in the dirt
- Use diagnostic software and a company laptop to troubleshoot equipment
Benefits
- Company service truck you can take home
- Company smartphone
- Laptop and diagnostic software
- Specialty tools provided
- Tool replacement if company-supported tools wear out or break
- Day shift — Monday through Friday
- Around 50 hours/week
- Very flexible with time off
- Health and dental coverage
- 401(k) with match
- Vacation time negotiable
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
