MASTER MECHANIC (Truck Shop)

branchgroup•Suffolk, VA

8d•$58,013 - $99,480•Onsite

About The Position

Branch is searching for an experienced and safety driven Master Mechanic to join our well-established, growing company. Master Mechanic is a senior-level, highly skilled technician responsible for the advanced inspection, diagnosis, repair.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or vocational certification in diesel/heavy equipment preferred.
Minimum 8–10 years of experience in heavy equipment repair, or Truck Repair, including 3+ years at a senior or lead mechanic level.
Manufacturer certifications (e.g., Caterpillar, Komatsu, John Deere, Volvo, Liebherr) strongly preferred.
Valid driver’s license; CDL may be required with hazmat and tanker endorsement within 60-days depending on equipment.
Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. and work in outdoor environments under varying weather conditions.
Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
Frequently required to stand, talk and hear.
Occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste and smell.
Must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

technical or vocational certification in diesel/heavy equipment preferred.
Manufacturer certifications (e.g., Caterpillar, Komatsu, John Deere, Volvo, Liebherr) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems on Trucks.
Conduct major overhauls of engines, transmissions, final drives, undercarriages, and hydraulic systems.
Fabricate, weld, and machine parts when necessary to complete repairs.
Maintain, update, and interpret technical manuals, service bulletins, and schematics.
Lead complex repair projects and coordinate with field crews to minimize downtime.
Oversee preventive maintenance programs and ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications and safety regulations.
Mentor and train junior mechanics, apprentices, and operators on equipment care.
Maintain detailed service and repair records in company systems.
Support leadership in planning equipment life cycles and recommending replacements or upgrades.
Adhere to OSHA, MSHA, and company safety standards at all times.
May perform other related duties as assigned.