Diesel Mechanic - Heavy Equipment

Bee Green Recycling and Supply; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

401(k) with 5% company contribution

Personal & professional development

Financial wellness tools

Chaplaincy care

Job summary

Bee Green Recycling & Supply in the Oakland area seeks an experienced mechanic to maintain and repair our fleet and equipment in our in‑house shop under the Lead Mechanic. You will perform repairs on a variety of trucks and heavy machinery to ensure safety and reliability.

You will diagnose, inspect, recondition, repair, assemble, and service equipment, while performing preventive maintenance and following company core values. The role is on-site with competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Five years of mechanical experience with diesel engines, hydraulics, and heavy equipment.
• Welding experience required.
• Must be 18+ and eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard and preventative vehicle maintenance.
• Diagnose, inspect, recondition, repair, assemble, and service equipment as directed by Lead Mechanic.
• Perform other duties as requested by Lead Mechanic.

Skills

Diesel engines

Hydraulic systems

Heavy equipment

Welding

Vehicle maintenance

Job description

About Bee Green Recycling & Supply

Bee Green is a purpose-driven company serving the Bay Area through our Recycling Services, Landscape Supply Yard, and Power Equipment Dealership. We’re a hive of activity—with people at the center of everything we do! Our mission is simple: Helping You Succeed... Professionally. Personally. Spiritually. We believe every person is made in the image of God and deserves to be treated with dignity, worth, and purpose. That belief drives how we serve, support, and protect our customers, coworkers, vendors, and community. It's also why we build our team around these core values:

Live with Integrity - We are people of our word. We do the right thing even when no one is watching.

Provide Excellent Service - We serve others with genuine care, excellence, and a heart to help.

Strive for Continual Improvement - We stay teachable and open to feedback, always looking for ways to grow.

Work Safely - We protect ourselves and others by prioritizing safety in every task.

Steward All Resources & Abilities Well - We manage what we've been given with purpose and responsibility.

THE POSITION

Bee Green is a family-owned and operated company that provides recycling services, retail storefront, debris hauling, and delivery service of materials to the East Bay Area and surrounding cities. Our mechanics are responsible for the general maintenance of company vehicles and equipment, as well as timely diagnosis and repairs of damaged equipment. If you join our team, you will be working in our in‑house mechanic shop and under the direction of our Lead Mechanic to maintain all phases of equipment maintenance and repair.

Our Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental, Vision, Supplemental, and Life Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) with 5% Company Contribution
• Right Now Media At Work (Personal & Professional Development Video Library)
• SmartDollar Financial Wellness Tools (Including free access to financial coaches!)
• Chaplaincy Care

Job Functions

• Perform all essential job functions in accordance with the Company's stated mission and Core Values.
• Perform standard & preventative vehicle maintenance.
• Diagnose, inspect, recondition, repair, assemble, and service equipment as assigned by the Lead Mechanic.
• Perform other duties as requested by Lead Mechanic.

Equipment You Will Be Working On

• Ford Delivery Trucks (Ford F550's and F650's)
• International HX615 Flatbed and Kenworth Hook lift Trucks
• Forklifts - LPG & Electric
• Boom Lifts
• Wheel Loaders - Medium & Small Sized
• Skid Steers
• Excavators
• Grinders - High Speed & Slow Speed.

Position Requirements

• At least five years of relevant mechanical experience working with diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and heavy equipment.
• Must have welding experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States.

$30 - $40 an hour

THIS IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

This organization does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, sex (includes pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), disability (mental and physical), medical condition, age (40 or older), genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or on the basis of any other legally protected reason.