Diesel Truck & Heavy Equipment Mechanic | Diagnostics & Repairs

Vets Hired; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Vets Hired seeks a Truck & Heavy Equipment Mechanic to diagnose, repair, and maintain trucks and heavy equipment for safe operation. The role includes preventive maintenance, inspecting diesel engines and hydraulic/electrical systems, and using diagnostic tools to identify issues.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience as a truck/heavy equipment mechanic, with strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills, welding experience preferred, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a truck and/or heavy equipment mechanic.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and heavy equipment.
• Experience using equipment diagnostic software.
• Welding experience preferred.
• Experience repairing paving equipment is a plus.
• Strong diagnostic, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Good attention to detail and basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair diesel engines, hydraulic systems, brakes, transmissions, steering, and electrical systems.
• Repair and maintain heavy equipment and paving equipment.
• Remove and replace truck and heavy equipment components as required.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections.
• Conduct diagnostic testing and interpret repair results.
• Perform Federal Motor Carrier periodic inspections.
• Safely operate power tools, hand tools, and shop equipment.
• Follow repair shop safety procedures and maintenance standards.
• Maintain accurate repair and maintenance records.

Skills

Diesel engines

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Diagnostic testing

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Math skills

Tools

Equipment diagnostic software

Job description

Vets Hired seeks a Truck & Heavy Equipment Mechanic to diagnose, repair, and maintain trucks and heavy equipment for safe operation. The role includes preventive maintenance, inspecting diesel engines and hydraulic/electrical systems, and using diagnostic tools to identify issues.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience as a truck/heavy equipment mechanic, with strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills, welding experience preferred, and attention to detail.