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Heavy Diesel Equipment Technician/Mechanic

Turner Asphalt
Raleigh, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/5/2026
Overview

We are seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for performing skilled tasks in the mechanical repair and maintenance of heavy trucks, earth moving, and related construction equipment. Your duties will include diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining diesel-powered vehicles and equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct thorough inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on diesel engines and heavy machinery such as pavers, millers, rollers, and bobcats, as well as company vehicles.
  • Perform scheduled maintenance to ensure optimal equipment performance.
  • Handle complex and major repairs independently.
  • Utilize middle to advanced-level welding skills for various types of welding as needed.
  • Respond to field service calls with a focus on delivering high-quality, timely repairs.
  • Conduct on-site repairs at job locations to minimize downtime.
  • Maintain clear and consistent communication with managers regarding repair progress and parts inventory needs.
  • Work effectively within a team, demonstrating a willingness to learn and train others.
  • Build and maintain positive working relationships.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Skilled at large tractor truck diesels, including, CAT and CUMMINS engines, Large Diesel Peterbilt and MACK engines.
  • Skilled with Transmissions, exhaust systems, fuel systems, drivelines, differentials, hubs, and all other components of equipment including, pavers, millers, rollers, bobcats,
  • Experienced working on Bobcats / skid steer equipment
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues to ensure proper functioning and safe operation.

Physical Requirements

  • Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods: Constantly
  • Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another: Constantly
  • Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching: Constantly
  • Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions: Constantly
  • Talking and hearing to communicate with others: Constantly
  • Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens: Constantly
  • Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment: Constantly
  • Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers: Constantly
  • Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like: Occasionally
  • Operating machinery and/or power tools: Constantly
  • Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment: Occasionally
  • The ability to travel regionally or nationally: Rarely

Physical Demands

  • Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing: Standing
  • Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds: Occasionally
  • Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds: Constantly
  • Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more: Rarely

Working Conditions

  • Low temperatures: Occasionally
  • High temperatures: Occasionally
  • Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind: Occasionally
  • Noisy environments: Constantly
  • Hazardous conditions: Occasionally
  • Shift work, to include overnight work: Occasionally
  • Frequent overtime, including weekends: Occasionally
  • Office environment: Rarely

Pave America and it's companies offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with OFCCP regulations. 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. Pave America and it's companies promote a drug-free workplace. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries. In compliance with OFCCP requirements, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race, and veteran status. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment.

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