Fleet Mechanic

Gogridsource; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401k Plan

Paid sick leave

Job summary

GridSource is seeking a full-time Equipment Mechanic / Warehouse Facilitator in Charlotte to maintain underground construction equipment and manage warehouse operations. The role combines on-site diagnostics and repairs with daily logistics, inventory, and safety responsibilities.

You will service hydraulic, pneumatic, and diesel systems, perform preventative maintenance, and coordinate with vendors for parts and repairs. Local candidates with 3+ years of heavy equipment experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be local to the Charlotte, NC metro area.
• 3+ years of experience as a heavy equipment mechanic (not automotive).
• Hands-on diagnosing and repairing hydraulic and pneumatic systems on heavy machinery.
• Experience with Ditch Witch equipment, hydro-excavation/vacuum trucks, and volumetric mixers.
• Ability to read service manuals, hydraulic schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Maintain maintenance and inventory records using a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Able to report to the warehouse by 7:00 AM, work overtime as needed, and respond to breakdowns, including on weekends.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, service, and repair equipment returning to the warehouse.
• Diagnose hydraulic, pneumatic, diesel, and electrical systems.
• Plan preventative maintenance on schedule when equipment is not in use.
• Respond to job sites to diagnose and repair on site or arrange recovery.
• Keep maintenance logs and equipment history up to date.
• Coordinate with vendors for warranty work, specialty repairs, and parts.
• Receive, inspect, and log incoming shipments; track inventory.
• Maintain safe, organized warehouse and yard; stage equipment for daily loads.
• Enforce PPE and lockout/tagout procedures; operate forklifts safely.

Skills

Heavy equipment mechanic

Diagnostics and troubleshooting

Maintenance recordkeeping

Tools

Ditch Witch equipment

Hydro-excavation/vacuum trucks (Guzzler)

Volumetric concrete mixer trucks

Job description

GridSource is seeking a full-time Equipment Mechanic / Warehouse Facilitator to keep our underground construction fleet running and our Charlotte warehouse organized and safe. This is a facility-based role, not a field crew position and not an automotive mechanic role. The right candidate has hands-on experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, and diesel-powered heavy construction equipment.

This person owns the health of our equipment: servicing it when it comes back to the warehouse, performing preventative maintenance when it is not in use, and making sure it never runs down on the job. When equipment breaks down on a job site, this person is the go-to resource to diagnose and repair it on site. Alongside maintenance, this person runs the day-to-day warehouse: receiving shipments, tracking inventory, and keeping the facility safe and orderly.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance & Repair

Inspect, service, and repair construction equipment as it returns to the warehouse, including microtrenchers and trenchers (Ditch Witch or similar), hydro-excavation/vacuum trucks (Guzzler or similar), and volumetric concrete mixer trucks.

Diagnose and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, diesel engine, and electrical systems: pumps, cylinders, hoses, valves, blowers, compressors, and controls.

Plan and perform preventative maintenance on schedule (fluids, filters, greasing, belts, cutting teeth and wear parts, tire and track checks) while equipment is not in use.

Respond to job sites when equipment breaks down to diagnose and repair in the field, or arrange recovery and replacement to minimize downtime.

Keep maintenance records, service logs, and equipment history up to date for every unit.

Flag recurring problems, recommend repair-vs-replace decisions, and advise leadership on equipment readiness ahead of upcoming work.

Coordinate with vendors, dealers, and outside repair shops for warranty work, specialty repairs, and parts.

Warehouse Operations & Inventory

Receive, inspect, and log incoming shipments of equipment, parts, tools, and construction materials; report damaged or missing items.

Maintain accurate inventory of equipment, parts, tools, and materials; conduct regular cycle counts.

Track equipment and tool check-out and return so every item is accounted for.

Keep a stock of critical spare parts and consumables; place or request reorders before items run out.

Stage equipment and materials so crews are ready to load out each morning.

Keep the warehouse, shop, and yard clean, organized, and secure.

Safety

Maintain a safe warehouse, shop, and yard: housekeeping, clear walkways, proper storage, and secure staging of equipment and materials.

Follow and enforce PPE requirements and lockout/tagout procedures for all maintenance and repair work.

Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment safely.

Handle, store, and dispose of fuels, oils, hydraulic fluids, and other hazardous materials properly, and keep Safety Data Sheets (SDS) current and accessible.

Exercise stop-work authority whenever conditions are unsafe, and escape to the Supervisor immediately.

Tag out and remove from service any unsafe or defective equipment until it is repaired.

Report all incidents and near misses right away, and support investigations and corrective actions.

Required Qualifications

Must be local to the Charlotte, NC metro area.

3+ years of experience as a heavy equipment, diesel, or construction equipment mechanic (not automotive).

Hands-on experience diagnosing and repairing hydraulic and pneumatic systems on heavy machinery.

Mechanical experience with construction equipment such as Ditch Witch equipment, hydro-excavation/vacuum trucks (Guzzlers), and volumetric concrete mixer trucks.

Ability to read service manuals, hydraulic schematics, and wiring diagrams.

Able to keep accurate maintenance and inventory records using a computer, tablet, or smartphone.

Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Able to report to the warehouse by 7:00 AM, work overtime as needed, and respond to job-site breakdowns, including on weekends when required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience maintaining telecom or underground utility construction equipment.

Class B CDL.

Welding and fabrication skills.

Experience with warehouse receiving, inventory control, or parts room management.

OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus!

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401k Plan

• Paid sick leave in accordance with any applicable state or municipal laws

GridSource is a proud supporter of our U.S. military, veterans, and their families. Active military, transitioning service members and veterans are encouraged to apply. GridSource is committed to hiring, recruiting, and promoting associates without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status. GridSource is an Aff.