Heavy Diesel Mechanic

USA Truck Sale

Fredericksburg, VA

Pay: $20-$30/hr

Shift: Full time

**Job Overview**

As a Heavy Diesel Mechanic, you’ll inspect, maintain, and repair diesel-powered vehicles and heavy equipment. You’ll diagnose issues across engines, transmissions, brakes, suspension, hydraulics, and electrical systems, then complete repairs that help keep equipment safe and ready for work. This hands-on role may involve excavators, cranes, forklifts, Caterpillar equipment, farm machinery, industrial equipment, and tractor-trailers.

**Responsibilities**

• Diagnose faults using schematics, automotive diagnostics, and mechanical knowledge; explain repair needs clearly to customers and colleagues.
• Perform diesel engine repair, heavy truck repair, vehicle maintenance, brake repair, alignment, and mechanical systems repair, including air brake, HVAC, and automotive electrical system work.
• Maintain and repair transmissions, suspension, shocks and struts, hydraulics, and other vehicle systems.
• Use hand tools and power tools for equipment repair, assembly, fabrication, welding, and soldering; safely handle heavy lifting and tire service.
• Complete equipment maintenance and heavy equipment operation as needed, following safe work practices.
• Your impact: Accurate diagnosis and dependable repairs help drivers and equipment operators return to work with safer, more reliable vehicles and machinery.

**Experience**

• Mechanic experience in diesel mechanics, heavy equipment mechanics, vehicle mechanics for truck drivers, or service technician work is relevant.
• Practical experience with maintenance, equipment repair, vehicle systems, and electrical work is valuable; dealership experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with excavators, cranes, forklifts, Caterpillar equipment, farm machinery, industrial equipment, or tractor-trailers is helpful.
• Customer service skills and the ability to interpret schematics are beneficial.

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Work Location: In person