Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Heavy Equipment Mechanic – Keep Fleet Operations Running smoothly Across the Southeast

Job Overview

• Company: Trinity Industrial Services.
• Salary/Pay Rate: $25.00 - $33.00 per hour (Based on Experience).
• Location: Primary shop location with occasional travel to project sites throughout the Southeast.
• Job/Employment Type: Full-Time.
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Overtime as needed).
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record.

The Opportunity

You will play a critical role in minimizing equipment downtime and ensuring safe field operations across multiple high-stakes projects. This position gives you the autonomy to manage complex mechanical overhauls in a dedicated shop while occasionally hitting the road to save the day on active jobsites. You will join a company with a family-first culture that actively respects your hard work and invests in your long-term professional growth.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair heavy construction equipment and support vehicles.
• Perform preventive maintenance services including fluid changes, lubrication, and routine inspections.
• Repair and maintain complex hydraulic systems, cylinders, pumps, motors, hoses, and fittings.
• Troubleshoot diesel engine, electrical, charging, and fuel system issues to optimize uptime.
• Perform welding, fabrication, and minor structural repairs on equipment and attachments.
• Maintain accurate equipment records, maintenance logs, inspection reports, and repair documentation.
• Conduct pre-delivery inspections and quality checks on machinery before jobsite deployment.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of professional heavy equipment mechanic experience.
• Strong working knowledge of hydraulic systems and diesel-powered equipment.
• Proven ability to diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and fuel system issues.
• Demonstrated experience using diagnostic tools and technical repair manuals.
• Ability to accurately read equipment schematics and technical documentation.
• Physical capacity to lift 50+ pounds and perform demanding manual labor daily.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in shop and field environments.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Advanced welding and metal fabrication experience.
• Experience servicing Takeuchi, CAT, Bobcat, John Deere, Kubota, JLG, Genie, or SkyTrak machinery.
• Practical knowledge of DOT inspection processes and standards.
• Active OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Experience maintaining large construction, demolition, or industrial equipment fleets.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay with additional overtime opportunities when available.
• Stable, year-round work within a growing company environment.
• Company-provided tools and specialty equipment to ensure your success.
• Travel opportunities with per diem provided when assigned to remote projects.
• Professional training and certification assistance for qualified employees.
• Clear advancement opportunities within a collaborative, team-oriented workspace.

About Us

Trinity Industrial Services takes pride in delivering high-quality demolition services while operating with integrity, accountability, and respect. We maintain a family-first culture where teamwork and ownership guide how we work every day.

Trinity Industrial Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.