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 experienced Heavy 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 to 50% travel.
- Must be available 24/7 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 to 50 lbs.
- Assistance required for items weighing more than 75 lbs.
- Comfortable working extended hours and outdoors in different weather conditions.
If you have strong mechanical experience with heavy equipment and are comfortable with emergency repairs and travel, apply today.
