What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment & Fleet Diesel Mechanic position at Professional Business Solutions?
Job Overview
This role is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance on diesel-powered semi-trucks, company vehicles, and heavy equipment, including crushers, loaders, excavators, and other construction machinery. Experience with crushing equipment used in rock and gravel production is highly valued. The ideal candidate is a skilled, safety-focused mechanic who can work independently to keep equipment running reliably and minimize downtime.
Starting Pay: $26/hr, with a 90-day review
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience.
- Full-time, year-round employment.
- Opportunities for overtime.
- Supportive team environment.
- Paid holidays, benefits and retirement plans.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, air brake systems, and drivetrains.
- Perform preventative maintenance and routine servicing on diesel semi-trucks, company vehicles, and heavy equipment.
- Repair and maintain crushers, loaders, excavators, skid steers, and other construction equipment.
- Perform emergency field repairs when equipment breaks down on job sites.
- Complete inspections and maintain accurate maintenance records.
- Ensure all equipment meets safety and DOT requirements.
- Keep a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Work with the operations team to minimize equipment downtime.
Qualifications
- Experience repairing heavy equipment and diesel engines.
- Welding and fabrication experience is a plus.
- CDL is a plus.
- Experience with preventative maintenance programs.
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work in varying weather conditions.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Reliable, dependable, safety-focused, and MSHA trained is a plus.
- Must have your own tools.
Pay: From $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Preventive maintenance: 5 years (Required)
- Diesel engine repair: 5 years (Required)
- Heavy equipment repair: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- CDL A (Preferred)
- MSHA Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26