Diesel & Heavy Equipment Mechanic

$1,000 Sign On Bonus!!!

Position Summary

The Truck Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing a wide range of mobile and production equipment that supports Living Earth’s mulch, soil, composting, and material-handling operations. This role performs both shop-based and field repairs across multiple sites and plays a key part in minimizing downtime and ensuring safe, reliable operation of all equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair heavy trucks, trailers, grinders, loaders, excavators, screens, conveyors, and other mobile or production equipment used in Living Earth operations.
• Perform preventive maintenance services, safety inspections, and scheduled repairs to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, ECM, DEF, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, brake, steering, suspension, and engine-related systems.
• Perform shop-based and field repairs across multiple Living Earth locations, including road calls and emergency service work when needed.
• Fabricate, weld, cut, and modify parts or components as needed to complete repairs safely and efficiently.
• Read and interpret service manuals, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical bulletins to identify issues and complete repairs correctly.
• Inspect, assemble, replace, and route hydraulic hoses, fittings, and related components; verify repairs through functional testing.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, inspection reports, parts usage, and other required documentation in a timely manner.
• Communicate professionally with operators, managers, vendors, and parts suppliers regarding equipment condition, repair status, and operational needs.
• Follow all company safety rules, environmental requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, and housekeeping expectations while maintaining a clean and organized work area.

Other Duties as Assigned: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.