Heavy Equipment Truck Mechanic

SAK TRANS INC

Tracy, CA

Pay: $37-$40/hr

Shift: Full time

**Job Overview**

Keep heavy equipment and trucks ready for demanding 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. This hands-on role calls for strong mechanical knowledge, careful troubleshooting, and a commitment to safe, dependable repairs.

**Duties**

• Diagnose and repair diesel engines, transmissions, air brakes, suspension, shocks and struts, alignments, hydraulics, HVAC, and automotive electrical systems.
• Perform heavy truck repair, heavy equipment mechanics, vehicle maintenance, tire service, and equipment maintenance across vehicle systems and industrial equipment.
• Read schematics to identify faults; use hand and power tools for assembly, equipment repair, fabrication, welding, and soldering.
• Operate heavy equipment as needed and safely handle heavy lifting while completing maintenance and repairs.
• Your impact: Accurate inspections and repairs help drivers and equipment operators return to work with safer, more reliable vehicles and machinery.

**Qualifications**

• Mechanic experience, service technician experience, or relevant experience in diesel mechanics, automotive repair, vehicle mechanics, or heavy equipment repair.
• Practical experience with diesel engine repair, mechanical systems repair, brake repair, automotive diagnostics, and electrical work.
• Familiarity with Caterpillar equipment, farm machinery, cranes, excavators, forklifts, or other industrial equipment is valuable; dealership experience is preferred.
• Ability to interpret schematics, use shop tools, and follow safe work practices; knowledge of vehicle maintenance and heavy equipment operation is important.
• Customer service skills and a careful, safety-focused approach to repairs.

Pay: $37.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person