Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Payette County Road & Bridge

New Plymouth, ID

Pay: $27+/hr

Shift: Full time

**Job Summary**

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our dynamic maintenance team. In this role, you will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a wide range of heavy machinery and construction equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety. Your expertise will help keep our operations running smoothly, supporting various projects across industrial, agricultural, and construction sites. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with state-of-the-art equipment, develop your technical skills, and contribute to the success of our ongoing projects.

**Responsibilities**

• Perform detailed diagnostics using schematics, electrical systems testing, and mechanical troubleshooting to identify issues with heavy equipment such as excavators, cranes, forklifts, and other construction machinery.
• Conduct repairs and maintenance on diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics, air brakes, suspension systems, and HVAC components to ensure reliable operation.
• Utilize hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and fabrication techniques for equipment assembly, repair, and customization.
• Service and repair OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) machinery including Caterpillar and other leading brands; perform scheduled maintenance to prevent downtime.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems and perform automotive diagnostics on farm machinery and industrial equipment to resolve complex mechanical or electrical faults.
• Perform tire service, brake repairs, alignment adjustments, heavy lifting tasks, and welding operations to restore equipment functionality efficiently.
• Maintain accurate service records, complete shift reports, incident logs, and ensure compliance with safety standards during all maintenance activities.

**Requirements**

• Proven experience as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic or Service Technician with dealership experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical knowledge of construction machinery maintenance including excavators, cranes, forklifts, tractors-trailers, and other industrial equipment.
• Proficiency in electrical diagnostics, hydraulic systems troubleshooting, diesel engine repair, transmission work, and schematics interpretation.
• Hands-on experience with welding (including soldering), fabrication techniques, HVAC systems servicing, tire service, and heavy lifting operations.
• Ability to read technical manuals and schematics accurately; familiarity with OEM specifications is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills combined with customer service orientation; capable of working independently or as part of a team in fast-paced environments.
• Valid certifications in diesel mechanics or heavy equipment operation are highly desirable; familiarity with air brake systems and alignment procedures is beneficial.

Join us as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic if you’re passionate about maintaining top-tier machinery that powers major projects worldwide! Your expertise will be vital in ensuring our fleet remains safe, efficient, and ready for action every day.

Pay: From $26.70 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person