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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a skilled and safety-focused Heavy Equipment Technician to join our team and support the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of heavy machinery used in construction, mining, agriculture, transportation, and industrial operations. This role is essential to keeping critical equipment operating efficiently, minimizing downtime, and ensuring safe performance in demanding work environments. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, hands-on diagnostic experience, and a solid understanding of hydraulic, electrical, diesel, and powertrain systems.
As a Heavy Equipment Technician, you will work on a wide range of machines such as excavators, bulldozers, loaders, graders, cranes, backhoes, forklifts, and other large mobile or stationary equipment. You will be responsible for performing preventive maintenance, identifying mechanical and electrical faults, replacing worn or damaged components, and testing equipment to confirm proper operation after repairs. This position requires attention to detail, the ability to read service manuals and schematics, and a commitment to following safety procedures and manufacturer standards.
In this role, you may perform work in a shop, at customer sites, or in field service conditions. You should be comfortable using diagnostic tools, computerized service systems, hand tools, and lifting equipment. Strong problem-solving skills are important, as many repairs involve complex systems and time-sensitive operational needs. You will also be expected to document service activities accurately, communicate repair findings clearly, and collaborate with operators, supervisors, parts personnel, and other technicians.
Successful candidates are dependable, organized, and capable of working independently as well as part of a team. Experience with diesel engines, hydraulics, transmissions, braking systems, and electronic control modules is highly valued. Employers may seek technicians who can respond to emergency breakdowns, perform inspections under pressure, and maintain high-quality workmanship in rugged environments.
This position offers the opportunity to build a long-term career in equipment maintenance and repair while contributing directly to productivity and operational reliability. If you enjoy hands-on technical work, solving mechanical problems, and working with powerful machines that support major industries, this role can be both challenging and rewarding. A strong commitment to safety, continuous learning, and customer service will help you succeed as a Heavy Equipment Technician.
Responsibilities
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- Perform preventive maintenance including lubrication, fluid changes, filter replacement, and system checks.
- Diagnose faults using testing equipment, software, schematics, and service manuals.
- Repair or replace engines, transmissions, hydraulic pumps, cylinders, brakes, and electrical components.
- Test machinery after service to verify safe and proper operation.
- Document maintenance activities, repair findings, parts used, and labor hours accurately.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in the shop or field.
- Communicate equipment status and repair recommendations to supervisors and customers.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- High school diploma or equivalent; technical training is preferred.
- Experience repairing heavy equipment, diesel machinery, or industrial vehicles.
- Strong knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and diesel systems.
- Ability to read technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and parts schematics.
- Proficiency with diagnostic tools, hand tools, and shop equipment.
- Understanding of workplace safety practices and lockout/tagout procedures.
- Physical ability to lift heavy parts, stand for long periods, and work in demanding environments.
- Valid driver's license; commercial license may be preferred for some roles.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- How many years of experience do you have repairing heavy equipment?
- Which types of machinery have you worked on most frequently?
- Are you experienced with diesel engine diagnostics and repair?
- Can you read hydraulic and electrical schematics confidently?
- Have you performed field service repairs at customer or job sites?
- What diagnostic tools and software platforms have you used?
- Are you comfortable working overtime or responding to emergency breakdowns?
- Do you hold any technical certifications related to equipment maintenance?
