Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Leo Tech•Camp Douglas, WI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Leo Tech, LLC is hiring an onsite Heavy Equipment Mechanic in Camp Douglas, Wisconsin. The role diagnoses, overhauls, repairs, and maintains a broad fleet of heavy industrial and power equipment, including bulldozers, cranes, excavators, graders, compressors, and pneumatic machinery. The mechanic operates and evaluates equipment to identify failures, uses precision instruments to assess wear or damage, disassembles and reconstructs machinery, replaces engines and major subassemblies, welds damaged components, and tests overhauled equipment. The position also leads and directs support staff who clean parts or assist with assembly. The role requires at least three years of automotive or heavy equipment repair experience specializing in gasoline or diesel engines, a valid civilian driver's license, and hands-on experience with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic/air, powertrain, steering, suspension, braking, and HVAC systems. Candidates must be able to interpret technical documentation and use specialized diagnostic tools. Physical requirements include regularly lifting 50 pounds or more, routinely lifting 20 to 60 pounds manually, occasionally lifting up to 75 pounds alone, and handling loads over 100 pounds with assistance or mechanical lifting equipment. The position is onsite only, with no telework or remote option. Compensation is $30.27 per hour and is stated to be non-negotiable. A Health & Welfare fringe benefit of $5.09 per hour applies to the first 40 paid hours each week. Leo Tech describes itself as a certified, woman-owned small business founded in 2015, with a people-first philosophy and experience as a prime contractor on more than 25 contracts. Full-time team members are offered medical, dental, and vision programs, telemedicine, paid federal holidays, vacation and sick leave, disability and life insurance options, company-paid group life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Requirements

Hold a valid civilian driver's license.
Have a minimum of 3 years of experience in automotive or heavy equipment repair, specializing in gasoline or diesel engines.
Have hands-on experience with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic/air, powertrain, steering, suspension, braking, and HVAC systems.
Be able to read, interpret, and apply technical manuals, blueprints, wiring schematics, illustrations, and engineering diagrams to complete repairs and equipment modifications.
Be proficient in operating specialized diagnostic tools and interpreting their readings, including engine analyzers, dynamometers, exhaust analyzers, and electrical meters.
Be able to regularly lift 50 pounds or more; routinely lift 20 to 60 pounds manually; occasionally lift up to 75 pounds alone; and handle loads exceeding 100 pounds with assistance or mechanical lifting devices.
Complete required drug and alcohol testing and obtain negative results as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Active Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications.
Prior experience with military or commercial electronics.
Ability to pass certification and safely operate a small utility forklift.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, overhaul, repair, and maintain heavy industrial and power equipment, including bulldozers, cranes, excavators, graders, compressors, and pneumatic machinery.
Operate and evaluate machinery to identify mechanical failures.
Use micrometers, gauges, and other precision instruments to check for structural wear or damage.
Disassemble and reconstruct complex machinery using industrial hoists and specialized hand tools.
Replace failed engines and major subassemblies, including transmissions.
Weld fractured components and structural framework.
Perform operational tests on newly overhauled machinery to verify its performance and efficiency.
Lead and direct support staff assigned to clean parts or assist with equipment assembly.

Benefits

Health & Welfare fringe benefit of $5.09 per hour for the first 40 paid hours each week, up to $203.60 per week.
Medical, dental, and vision programs.
Digital telemedicine options.
11 paid federal holidays.
80 hours of paid vacation annually.
56 hours of paid sick leave annually.
Voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Optional voluntary life insurance.
Company-paid $50,000 group life insurance policy.
401(k) plan with employee contribution options.