Diesel & Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Description

$1,000 Sign On Bonus!!!

Position Summary

The Truck Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing a wide range of mobile and production equipment that supports Living Earth’s mulch, soil, composting, and material-handling operations. This role performs both shop-based and field repairs across multiple sites and plays a key part in minimizing downtime and ensuring safe, reliable operation of all equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair heavy trucks, trailers, grinders, loaders, excavators, screens, conveyors, and other mobile or production equipment used in Living Earth operations.
• Perform preventive maintenance services, safety inspections, and scheduled repairs to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, ECM, DEF, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, brake, steering, suspension, and engine-related systems.
• Perform shop-based and field repairs across multiple Living Earth locations, including road calls and emergency service work when needed.
• Fabricate, weld, cut, and modify parts or components as needed to complete repairs safely and efficiently.
• Read and interpret service manuals, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical bulletins to identify issues and complete repairs correctly.
• Inspect, assemble, replace, and route hydraulic hoses, fittings, and related components; verify repairs through functional testing.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, inspection reports, parts usage, and other required documentation in a timely manner.
• Communicate professionally with operators, managers, vendors, and parts suppliers regarding equipment condition, repair status, and operational needs.
• Follow all company safety rules, environmental requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, and housekeeping expectations while maintaining a clean and organized work area.

Other Duties as Assigned: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• 3–5+ years of experience as a heavy equipment or diesel mechanic, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience repairing trucks, mobile equipment, or production equipment in an industrial, construction, mining, recycling, or similar environment is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong experience with electrical, ECM, and DEF systems.
• Skilled in hydraulic diagnostics, hose assembly, and fitting work.
• Ability to perform welding and light fabrication.
• Proficient in reading and using service manuals, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Comfortable performing field repairs on large equipment and trucks.
• Strong problem-solving skills and urgency in minimizing equipment downtime.
• Ability to communicate professionally with operators, managers, and vendors.

Licenses / Certifications

• CDL-A license required for operation of the service truck.
• Must have own tools suitable for heavy equipment repair.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but may provide guidance and training to equipment operators.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, and reach.
• Frequently required to climb onto and off of large equipment.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50–75 lbs on a regular basis.
• Ability to work in dusty, noisy, and outdoor yard environments in all seasons.

Work Environment

• Primarily outdoor yard and shop environment in active mulch, compost, and soil production facilities.
• Exposure to moving mechanical equipment, heavy truck and equipment traffic, dust, noise, and varying weather conditions.
• Use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) required.