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MASTER MECHANIC (Truck Shop)

The Branch Group
Suffolk, VA Other
POSTED ON 8/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/31/2026
Position Summary

Branch is searching for an experienced and safety driven Master Mechanic to join our well-established, growing company. Master Mechanic is a senior-level, highly skilled technician responsible for the advanced inspection, diagnosis, repair. This position will be in our Suffolk Truck Shop

Duties/Responsibilities
  • Perform advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems on Trucks.
  • Conduct major overhauls of engines, transmissions, final drives, undercarriages, and hydraulic systems.
  • Fabricate, weld, and machine parts when necessary to complete repairs.
  • Maintain, update, and interpret technical manuals, service bulletins, and schematics.
  • Lead complex repair projects and coordinate with field crews to minimize downtime.
  • Oversee preventive maintenance programs and ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications and safety regulations.
  • Mentor and train junior mechanics, apprentices, and operators on equipment care.
  • Maintain detailed service and repair records in company systems.
  • Support leadership in planning equipment life cycles and recommending replacements or upgrades.
  • Adhere to OSHA, MSHA, and company safety standards at all times.
  • May perform other related duties as assigned.
Duties/Responsibilities Cont.
Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or vocational certification in diesel/heavy equipment preferred.
  • Minimum 8-10 years of experience in heavy equipment repair, or Truck Repair, including 3 years at a senior or lead mechanic level.
  • Manufacturer certifications (e.g., Caterpillar, Komatsu, John Deere, Volvo, Liebherr) strongly preferred.
  • Valid driver's license; CDL may be required with hazmat and tanker endorsement within 60-days depending on equipment.
  • Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. and work in outdoor environments under varying weather conditions.
Compensation Data
Salary Min: $58,012.50
Salary Max: $99,480
Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors. 
Competencies
Dependability
Productivity
Communicating Effectively
Following Policies and Procedures
Working Safely
Travel
Supervisory Responsibility
Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste and smell. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position which will typically involve 40 hours a week. Due to the nature of the job, the employee

must be available on-call early/late hours to deal with delays, bad weather and emergencies at the job site. Work hours may include occasional nights and weekends which may include overnight stays and travel to job sites.

AAP/EEO Statement

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and condition of employment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary : $58,013 - $99,480

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