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Operating Engineer - Heavy Equipment Mechanic

TFE, Inc.
Piketon, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 9/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/23/2025

Description

TFE has an exciting opportunity for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our professional family. The work is to support the ongoing demolition operations at the Portsmouth Decontaminations and Decommissioning Department of Energy (DOE) project near Piketon, OH. The mechanic will be responsible for providing service to a wide array of large diesel equipment and trucks. 


TFE is an innovative and successful supplier of professional, technical, and administrative personnel in the U.S. nuclear energy complex and other commercial ventures. TFE excels in quickly providing the resources to enable our customers to meet their schedules and production requirements. 


Responsibilities

  • Responsible for troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair on all types of heavy equipment and including Dump Trucks/Semi's.
  • Repair and troubleshoot engines such as Cummins, Detroit Diesel Mack MP8, PACCAR, etc. 
  • Diagnose, repair, adjust, and modify all heavy-duty components.
  • Perform DOT Annual Inspections on trucks as required. 
  • Meet qualifications for Brake Inspections and repair. 
  • Keep paperwork updated and handed in upon completion.
  • Meet requirements for certifications.
  • Administrative duties as related to the position.
  • Other duties may be assigned.
  • Open communication with the management team regarding job status, updates, and changes.
  • Preventative maintenance. 
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Requirements

Education and Experience

  • Three years of relevant experience working with diesel engines and heavy-duty trucks.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Physical and Working Conditions
  • Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. This job description reflects management’s assignment of responsibilities and nothing in this description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Required Screenings

Drug Screen

Physical Assessment (if applicable)

Background Check (Criminal, Civil, Educational, Previous Employment, etc.)

Department of Energy Badging Clearance


Disclaimer

This is a bargaining unit position represented by the IUOE CBA.


Selected candidates will not need their own tools or mechanics trucks. 


This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not a complete list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with it. 


 TFE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. 

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