Heavy Equipment Truck Mechanic

Mander Truck Repair Shop

Tracy, CA

Pay: $37-$41/hr

Shift: Full time

**Job Summary**

Keep heavy equipment and trucks ready for safe, reliable work as a Heavy Equipment Truck Mechanic. You’ll inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel-powered vehicles and equipment, including excavators, cranes, forklifts, tractors, and tractor-trailers. The role combines hands-on mechanical work with electrical, hydraulic, brake, and vehicle-system troubleshooting. Your impact: Accurate repairs help operators and drivers return to work with dependable equipment.

**Responsibilities**

• Diagnose and repair diesel engines, transmissions, suspensions, shocks and struts, air brakes, and other mechanical systems.
• Maintain and repair hydraulics, HVAC, automotive electrical systems, and vehicle systems using schematics and diagnostic methods.
• Perform alignment, brake repair, tire service, equipment maintenance, and general vehicle maintenance.
• Use hand and power tools for assembly, fabrication, welding, and soldering; complete heavy lifting as needed.
• Test repairs and operate heavy equipment to verify safe function; provide clear, customer-focused service.

**Requirements**

• Mechanic or service technician experience, with mechanical knowledge and experience in heavy equipment mechanics, heavy truck repair, diesel mechanics, or automotive repair.
• Practical experience with diesel engine repair, equipment repair, maintenance, electrical work, and vehicle diagnostics; dealership experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with Caterpillar equipment, farm machinery, industrial equipment, excavators, cranes, forklifts, and tractor-trailers is preferred.
• Ability to read schematics and use hand and power tools; experience with hydraulics, transmissions, air brakes, alignment, welding, fabrication, and tire service is an asset.
• Able to perform heavy lifting and safely operate equipment; knowledge of vehicle mechanics relevant to truck drivers is helpful.

Pay: $37.00 - $40.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person