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Technician (Heavy Equipment)

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC
Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/1/2026
Shirley prides itself on attracting, developing and retaining the best employees in the industry.  We hire ambitious and dedicated professionals to fill positions at all levels of our organization.

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC is looking for Technicians to keep our fleet of heavy equipment, cranes, and diesel trucks in good working order.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Technician for heavy equipment, cranes, or diesel trucks
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Clean Driving Record (No major traffic violations, tickets or accidents for the last 7 years.)
  • Ability to pass background checks for secure facility access, preferred
  • Have own tools that are adequate to perform all job functions
  • Locations include the maintenance shop and jobsites
  • Must pass pre-employment DOT physical/drug screening

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose failures for vehicles/equipment and notify Fleet Manager of issues
  • Keep record of time spent on repairs including what repairs/maintenance was performed
  • Test drive/operate vehicles/equipment to ensure they are in perfect working condition
  • Procure, order, and track parts required for repairs/maintenance
  • Inspect fleet when being checked in/out to ensure all deficiencies are corrected prior to returning to working order
  • Must keep a clean and organized work area
  • Maintain daily logs, safety & inspection reports, and project reports
  • Must be willing to perform manual labor related tasks to support projects
  • Ensure the company’s health and safety culture, policies and requirements are met
  • Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with customer and co-workers

Job Type: Full-Time, Year-Round

Location: Various Jobsites

Working Hours: Start time is 6:00 AM. Overtime, nights and weekends may be required.

Benefits: Competitive salary, Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K with Company Match and Company Contribution, and Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.

Applicants must be 18 years of age and currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis in order to be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Shirley Contracting (subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Shirley Contracting promotes a drug-free workplace.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA); Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

For more information on Equal Opportunity, you may visit this link.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full time basis in order to be considered.

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