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Heavy Equipment/Diesel Mechanic

NexTier Equipment
Cleveland, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 11/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/30/2025
Location: Cleveland, Ohio

Compensation Range: Based on Experience plus $2,000 Sign-on Bonus

Benefits

  • All shifts Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
  • $2,000 sign-on bonus and referral bonus opportunities
  • Competitive salary.
  • Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing. Opportunity to earn monthly premium discounts.
  • 3 weeks PTO annually prorated in the first year, and 10 paid company holidays.
  • Tool loan program
  • No flat rate
  • Annual Boot, Safety Glasses, and Gym Reimbursement Programs

Job Summary

Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial vehicles, including forklifts, container handlers, etc. Perform routine maintenance and breakdown repair work in the shop. Prioritize work orders, comply with safety incident reporting, and ensure all paperwork is submitted timely and accurately. Provide excellent customer service and maintain company-provided assets, including all work tools.

Essential Functions

  • Diagnose and troubleshoot customer breakdowns; provide proper repairs to minimize equipment downtime and initiate estimates for shop repairs.
  • Set up and operate lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
  • Perform routine scheduled maintenance, including standard inspections, repair and replace defective parts, lubricate parts, and repair electrical equipment.
  • Inspect used parts to determine changes in factory specifications.
  • Review repair work and scheduled maintenance results with customers, communicating any potential issues. Responsible for quoting and communicating services to customers.
  • Utilize the Mobile Service application to close the day, fill out work orders, obtain customer signatures, finalize jobs, and mark them as complete.
  • Provide daily status updates to the dispatchers and review any customer issues or concerns with the dispatcher and account manager.

Position Qualifications

EDUCATION

  • High School Diploma or equivalent. Vocational or technical certification preferred.

Requirements

  • 2 years of experience in a technician role.
  • Previous experience with hydraulics and computer diagnostics. Ability to interpret and apply schematic diagrams.
  • Valid Driver’s License and driving record acceptable to insurance company.
  • Ability to work independently and to effectively prioritize demands and execute tasks.
  • Strong attention to detail, project management, and organizational skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey information to internal and external customers in a clear and concise manner.
  • Adhere to company’s core values.
  • We are a drug free workplace. All positions require pre-employment screening.

WHY JOIN NEXTIER EQUIPMENT?

  • We are a 3 rd generation family-owned company.
  • Core values shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and customers. We uphold a culture of:
    • Positivity
    • Teamwork
    • Self-development
    • Integrity
    • Community service
    • Safety
  • We offer paid-on-the-job training, development and advancement opportunities from Certified Dealer Trainers.

NexTier Equipment is an equal opportunity employer, all applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are proud employers of Veterans, helping them to navigate the transitions of life and reach their fullest potential.

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