Fleet & Equipment Mechanic: Diagnostics & Repairs

Commercial Metals; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Commercial Metals in Augusta, GA is seeking a maintenance technician to perform DOT maintenance on road tractors and trailers, service heavy machinery, and diagnose system issues across hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical subsystems.

You will read manuals, follow safety guidelines, maintain records, work with a team, and contribute to a robust safety culture while keeping equipment in peak condition.

Qualifications

• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, engines, mobile equipment, and vehicles.
• Experience with a wide variety of tools related to mechanics/hydraulics.
• Welding, cutting and fabrication preferred.
• Proficient in reading and understanding technical documents, diagrams, and service manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform DOT maintenance on road tractors and trailers.
• Maintain mobile equipment, cranes, bearings, power transmission, hydraulics/pneumatics, fluid pumping systems and welding principles/rigging.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems using test equipment and tools to determine root cause.
• Follow operating instructions, troubleshoot breakdowns, and perform preventive maintenance.
• Ensure daily preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment, including fueling, cleaning, and fluid checks.
• Repair engine failures, hydraulic/electrical system malfunctions, and replace parts as needed.
• Maintain records of work performed, repairs, and material usage.
• Utilize hand tools, power tools and precision tools for maintenance tasks.
• Maintain clean work area and follow safety regulations.
• Participate in safety programs and uphold safety culture.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Heavy equipment

Tool proficiency

Reading diagrams

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Welding tools

Fabrication equipment

Test equipment

Job description

Commercial Metals in Augusta, GA is seeking a maintenance technician to perform DOT maintenance on road tractors and trailers, service heavy machinery, and diagnose system issues across hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical subsystems.

You will read manuals, follow safety guidelines, maintain records, work with a team, and contribute to a robust safety culture while keeping equipment in peak condition.