Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician

Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician

Location: Richmond, VA
Job Type: Direct Hire
Pay: Starting at $23.00/hour, with higher pay available depending on experience
Travel: Up to 50%

Position Overview

Seeking an experiencedHeavy Equipment Maintenance Technician to handle repairs and preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, trucks, trailers, cranes, and other motorized equipment. This is a hands-on position requiring strong mechanical skills and flexibility to respond to emergency repairs.

What You'll Do

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy equipment, trucks, trailers, cranes, and other motorized equipment.
• Review daily assignments with the Shop Foreman and prioritize repair work.
• Keep necessary tools and parts organized and readily available to reduce equipment downtime.
• Complete work orders accurately, including mileage, operating hours, and repair information.
• Communicate emergency repair needs to the Shop Foreman and respond to priority assignments.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in an organized condition.
• Follow required safety procedures and regulations.
• Work with the team to complete repairs efficiently and on schedule.
• Perform other shop and maintenance duties as needed.

Requirements

• 5+ years of maintenance experience working with heavy equipment and/or trailers/cranes.
• 5+ years of experience in at least two additional technical areas, such as hydraulics, electronics, or small engines.
• High School Diploma/GED plus trade school or equivalent diesel mechanical training.
• Two years of technical/vocational school training and five years of hands-on repair experience.
• Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and respond with urgency.

Schedule & Travel

• Up to50% travel.
• Must be available24/7 for emergency calls.
• Must be willing to travel both out of town and out of state.
• Ability to work extended hours and in varying weather conditions.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent bending, twisting, stooping, walking, and lifting.
• Regularly lift up to50 lbs.
• Assistance required for items weighing more than75 lbs.
• Comfortable working extended hours and outdoors in different weather conditions.