Diesel Heavy Equipment Mechanic

RB ENTERPRISES

Ludlow, MA

Pay: $30-$45/hr

Shift: Full time

**Job Summary**

Keep heavy equipment ready for demanding work as a Diesel Heavy Equipment Mechanic. You’ll inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel-powered construction machinery, and industrial equipment. Your work may include Caterpillar equipment, excavators, cranes, forklifts, tractors, and tractor-trailers, following original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications and service information.

**Duties**

• Perform construction machinery maintenance, equipment repair, and preventive maintenance using hand tools and power tools.
• Diagnose diesel engines, electrical systems, hydraulics, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), transmissions, suspension, air brakes.
• Complete brake repair, tire service, vehicle maintenance, assembly, light fabrication, welding,
• Read schematics, troubleshoot equipment issues, and document inspections, repairs, and maintenance.
• Operate heavy equipment when needed and safely handle heavy lifting.

Your impact: Reliable repairs help operators and customers return equipment to service safely and keep essential work moving.

**Experience**

• Mechanic experience in diesel mechanics, heavy equipment mechanics, or construction equipment servicing is valuable;
• Bring mechanical knowledge and experience with diesel engine diagnostics, electrical diagnostics, automotive diagnostics, and equipment troubleshooting.
• Service technician experience, electrical experience, and familiarity with OEM procedures are preferred.
• Customer service skills and the ability to use tools safely are important.
• Experience with excavators, loaders, Caterpillar equipment, industrial equipment, or tractor-trailers is helpful.

Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour

Work Location: In person