What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic position at Elite Equipment?
About Elite Equipment Rentals
Elite Equipment Rentals is a growing provider of heavy equipment rentals, fleet support, parts, and service. We focus on minimizing downtime and helping our customers keep projects running through reliable equipment, responsive service, and strong operational support. Our team takes pride in delivering dependable services through construction, utility, industrial, and infrastructure environments.
About the Role
Elite Equipment Rentals is hiring a Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic to support our new Columbus, OH equipment rental and service operation. This is a hands-on mechanic role working on hydro-excavation trucks, vacuum trucks, heavy equipment, fleet vehicles, and related construction equipment. This role is ideal for someone with experience in heavy equipment, diesel repair, fleet maintenance, construction equipment, or industrial service environments who enjoys troubleshooting equipment, performing repairs, and helping keep operations running efficiently.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventative maintenance and inspections on fleet vehicles and rental equipment.
- Repair hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
- Complete work orders and document repairs accurately.
- Work closely with operations personnel to minimize downtime and maintain equipment readiness.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized shop environment.
- Assist with equipment inspections and service coordination as needed.
Qualifications
- 2 years of experience as a diesel mechanic, heavy equipment mechanic, or heavy equipment technician.
- Experience working on heavy equipment, construction equipment, fleet vehicles, or industrial equipment.
- Strong understanding of diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and diagnostics.
- Experience troubleshooting mechanical failures and equipment issues.
- Experience working on heavy equipment, hydro excavation equipment, vacuum trucks, CAT, Cummins, Vactor, HiVac, Rebel, Peterbilt, Kenworth, or similar equipment is preferred.
- Welding or fabrication experience is a plus.
- CDL is a plus, but not required.
- Must have basic mechanic tools and the ability to work independently and in a fast-paced shop environment.
Compensation & Benefits
- $38.00 – $45.00 per hour based on experience
- Full-time, year-round work
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Career growth opportunities
Apply Today
If you have experience in heavy equipment, diesel repair, fleet maintenance, or industrial service environments and are looking to grow with a stable, team-focused company, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: $38.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $38 - $45