Heavy Equipment Truck Mechanic

Sunset Development Inc

Milford, ME

Pay: $28-$35/hr

Shift: Full time

**Overview**

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 tractor-trailers, excavators, cranes, forklifts, tractors, and other farm and industrial machinery. You’ll use diagnostic tools, schematics, and hands-on mechanical skills to identify issues and complete repairs. Your impact: Reliable repairs help equipment operators and truck drivers work safely and keep essential jobs moving.

**Responsibilities**

• Diagnose and repair diesel engines, transmissions, air brakes, suspension, alignment, shocks and struts, hydraulics, HVAC, and automotive electrical systems.
• Perform vehicle maintenance, tire service, brake repair, and broader equipment repair and maintenance.
• Use hand and power tools to disassemble, repair, fabricate, weld, solder, and assemble components.
• Inspect vehicle systems and equipment, interpret schematics, and document maintenance and repair work.
• Operate heavy equipment as needed and follow safe practices when handling tools, machinery, and heavy components.

**Requirements**

• Mechanical knowledge and experience in heavy equipment mechanics, heavy truck repair, diesel mechanics, diesel engine repair, automotive repair, or vehicle mechanics.
• Experience with mechanical systems repair, automotive diagnostics, electrical work, vehicle maintenance, or service technician duties.
• Familiarity with Caterpillar equipment, excavators, cranes, forklifts, farm machinery, industrial equipment, or dealership service is preferred.
• Practical skills in fabrication, welding, soldering, assembly, tire service, and use of hand and power tools are valuable.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and work safely around equipment; customer service experience is a plus.

Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 50.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person