Heavy Equipment Technician / Heavy Duty Mechanic – Insight Global

Our client is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician / Heavy Duty Mechanic to join their growing team. This individual will play a key role in maintaining, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing a fleet of heavy equipment to ensure maximum uptime and reliability. The ideal candidate is hands-on, dependable, and able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative, tight-knit team environment.

This position is an existing vacancy and is ideal for someone who enjoys taking ownership of their work, solving mechanical problems, and working on a variety of heavy equipment. While the preference is for a candidate interested in a mobile mechanic/field service role, experienced shop mechanics will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain heavy equipment and machinery.
• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and scheduled servicing.
• Identify and resolve mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and diesel engine issues.
• Complete repairs efficiently while maintaining high safety and quality standards.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and service calls in both shop and field environments.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and service records.
• Work independently to diagnose issues and complete repairs from start to finish.
• Collaborate with fellow mechanics and operations personnel to ensure equipment reliability.
• Adhere to company safety policies and industry best practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Heavy Equipment Technician (Heavy Duty Mechanic) Certification.
• NDT Certification.
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving abstract.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attendance, reliability, and punctuality.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality workmanship.

Plusses:

• Experience working on John Deere and/or Caterpillar equipment.
• 1-5+ years of heavy equipment maintenance and repair experience.
• Previous experience as a mobile mechanic or field service technician.
• Experience diagnosing hydraulic, electrical, diesel engine, and mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with construction, earthmoving, or heavy industrial equipment.

The successful candidate will be:

• Self-motivated and able to take ownership of tasks from start to finish.
• Comfortable working independently while remaining a strong team player.
• Able to follow direction while showing initiative.
• Dependable, punctual, and safety-conscious.
• Eager to learn and continue developing their technical skills.
• A strong culture fit for a close-knit team environment.

AI Disclosure: Artificial intelligence tools are used to assist in screening and assessing applicant for this position.

Pay: $45-$60/h