Field Heavy Equipment Mechanic – Onsite Diagnostics

mcontracting; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned ESOP

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

PTO Accrual & Holiday Pay

Job summary

Merritt Contracting in Lebanon, IN is seeking a Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic to diagnose, repair, and maintain our fleet at active jobsites within roughly 60 miles of the Lebanon shop. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and rapid repairs to minimize downtime.

The ideal candidate will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot complex diesel/hydraulic/electrical issues, and coordinate with foremen to ensure productive operations while adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of heavy-equipment mechanic experience preferred.
• Experience in a heavy-equipment dealership or similar shop environment.
• CAT equipment experience is required; Deere experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair diesel, hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, drivetrain, and related systems.
• Test equipment after repairs to confirm safety and readiness for service.
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and scheduled services.
• Respond to field breakdowns at active jobsites within ~60 miles of Lebanon shop.
• Complete work orders and accurately document labor, parts, and hours.

Skills

Heavy equipment experience

CAT experience

John Deere experience

Root-cause diagnosis

Reading service manuals & schematics

Clear communication

Safety mindset

Tools

Diagnostic software

Multimeters

Hydraulic pressure gauges

Electrical schematics

Hydraulic diagrams

Service manuals

Welding & fabrication

Job description

Merritt Contracting in Lebanon, IN is seeking a Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic to diagnose, repair, and maintain our fleet at active jobsites within roughly 60 miles of the Lebanon shop. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and rapid repairs to minimize downtime.

The ideal candidate will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot complex diesel/hydraulic/electrical issues, and coordinate with foremen to ensure productive operations while adhering to safety standards.