Heavy Equipment Technician (Big Iron)

Our client is growing and looking for a Diesel Technician to service and maintain a mixed fleet of heavy construction equipment used across active job sites and yard operations. This role supports uptime for critical machinery such as excavators, dozers, scrapers, cranes, haul trucks, and support vehicles.

Equipment You'll Work On

• Excavators: Caterpillar, Komatsu, Volvo, Hitachi
  
• Dozers: John Deere, CAT, Case
  
• Wheel Loaders & Skid Steers: Bobcat, CAT, Deere
  
• Articulated & Off-Road Trucks: Volvo, CAT, Terex
  
• Cranes & Boom Trucks: Grove, Manitowoc, Tadano
  
• Graders, Rollers & Compactors: Hamm, Sakai, Deere
  
• Support Fleet: Service trucks, diesel pickups, trailers, generators, compressors
  

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and electrical components
  
• Perform field service calls and shop-based repairs on heavy machinery
  
• Conduct preventative maintenance, fluid checks, and component replacements
  
• Use diagnostic tools/software (CAT ET, Cummins Insite, John Deere Service Advisor, etc.)
  
• Maintain service logs and communicate equipment status with supervisors
  
• Troubleshoot issues involving hydraulics, DEF systems, emissions, and drivetrains
  
• Follow safety procedures and environmental regulations on and off the jobsite
  

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 3+ years of diesel technician or heavy equipment mechanic experience
  
• Strong hydraulic, electrical, and engine diagnostics knowledge
  
• Ability to service multiple brands and machine types
  
• Experience in construction, civil, or heavy industrial environments preferred
  
• CDL or ability to obtain is a plus
  
• Basic welding or fabrication experience is a bonus
  

Keywords

Diesel Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Technician, CAT, Komatsu, John Deere, Volvo, Dozer Mechanic, Excavator Repair, Field Service Technician, Construction Fleet Maintenance

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