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The Heavy Equipment Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing heavy equipment and machinery, performing preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs both in the shop and on-site as needed.
Job Description
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Location: Richmond, VA
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Shift: 1st Shift, Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
Pay Rate: Starting at $24.00/hour, with higher pay available depending on experience
Benefits: Paid time off and paid health insurance
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair heavy equipment, trucks, trailers, cranes, and other motorized machinery. This position performs preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs to keep equipment safe, reliable, and ready for operation.
The role is based in a maintenance shop but requires travel to other locations as needed. Travel assignments may include emergency equipment repairs, preventive maintenance, fleet servicing, training, and meetings. Travel may involve overtime and per diem pay.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Technical Skills
Experience in the following areas is valuable:
- Heavy equipment and truck maintenance
- Trailer and crane repair
- Diesel mechanical repair
- Hydraulic systems
- Electronic and electrical components
- Small engines
- Air-conditioning systems
- Preventive maintenance and troubleshooting
- Service records, work orders, and equipment documentation
Travel and Compensation
- Travel to other company locations may be required.
- Travel assignments may include emergency repairs, preventive maintenance, and servicing equipment fleets at locations without on-site mechanics.
- Eligible travel assignments may include overtime pay and per diem.
- Employees may occasionally work extended hours based on maintenance and operational needs.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- At least five years of maintenance experience with heavy equipment, track equipment, trailers, cranes, or similar machinery.
- At least five years of experience in two or more additional technical areas, including hydraulics, electronics, small engines, air conditioning, or related mechanical systems.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Trade school, dealership, or factory service training in diesel mechanical repair and maintenance equivalent to an associate degree.
- Training and experience equivalent to two years of technical or vocational school and five years of hands-on heavy equipment repair and maintenance.
- Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
- Professional certifications related to heavy equipment maintenance and repair.
- Additional certifications as required for assigned responsibilities.
- Proficiency with computers and maintenance documentation.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and respond to urgent repair needs.
- Ability to understand, write, and communicate information effectively.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
- Frequent bending, twisting, stooping, walking, talking, sitting, standing, kneeling, climbing, and carrying materials or parts.
- Ability to work in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to work extended hours when needed.
- Regular lifting of up to 50 pounds.
- Reduce loads when possible if they exceed 50 pounds.
- Obtain assistance when lifting items over 75 pounds or items that present ergonomic challenges.
Candidates must be able to perform the essential job duties safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
About the job
- Posted on
- Oct 14, 2026
- Job type
- Full-time
- Location
- Chesterfield, VAOn-site
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