Fleet & Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Pay: $25.00 – $29.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Overtime as needed based on business needs

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Fleet & Heavy Equipment Mechanic to diagnose, repair, and maintain a variety of company vehicles and equipment, including trucks, vans, loaders, forklifts, golf carts, and other heavy-duty machinery.

This position requires strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, diesel, and gasoline engine troubleshooting skills, along with the ability to perform preventive maintenance and keep equipment operating safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on fleet vehicles and heavy equipment.

• Diagnose and repair gasoline and diesel engines.

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues.

• Repair and maintain trucks, vans, loaders, forklifts, golf carts, and other machinery.

• Perform tune-ups, oil changes, brake repairs, tire service, and other routine maintenance.

• Diagnose and repair transmissions, steering systems, electrical components, and hydraulic systems.

• Use diagnostic tools and computerized systems to identify mechanical problems.

• Read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics.

• Perform welding and fabrication repairs as needed.

• Maintain accurate records of maintenance and completed repairs.

• Provide labor and time estimates for repairs when required.

• Inspect and test vehicles and equipment after repairs.

• Coordinate preventive maintenance to help reduce equipment downtime.

• Order and maintain necessary parts, tools, and repair supplies.

• Perform emergency or roadside repairs when needed.

• Follow all company safety procedures and policies.

Requirements

• Minimum 2–5 years of fleet, automotive, diesel, or heavy equipment maintenance experience.

• Strong knowledge of gasoline and diesel engines.

• Experience repairing heavy equipment such as loaders, forklifts, and similar machinery.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

• Ability to diagnose electrical and hydraulic systems.

• Ability to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.

• Welding experience required.

• Experience using diagnostic equipment and computerized systems.

• Must have own tools.

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Journeyperson or Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic certification preferred/required based on client standards.

• Valid state driver’s license and clean driving record required.

• CDL preferred but not required.

• Must be organized and able to maintain repair and maintenance records.

• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment where priorities may change.

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

• Willingness to work overtime based on business needs.

Physical & Work Environment

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to work around vehicles, heavy equipment, forklifts, and industrial machinery.

• Ability to work in warehouse and outdoor environments with exposure to heat and moderate noise.

• Must be comfortable standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, and working with tools throughout the shift.

• Must be able to test-drive vehicles and operate equipment when required.

You should be proficient in:

• Diesel Engines
• Gasoline Engines
• Preventive Maintenance

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Trucks
• Heavy Equipment