Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic

Elsinore Valley Rentals Inc; Lake Elsinore (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Free uniforms

Benefits/Perks

Competitive Compensation

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Elsinore Valley Rentals Inc is seeking a Diesel Mechanic to inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain our fleet of heavy equipment, trucks, trailers, and rental assets to ensure safe, reliable operation. This role performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, drivetrains, brakes, steering, and other mechanical components.

The position plays a key role in minimizing equipment downtime and keeping rental equipment ready for

Qualifications

• Previous construction or heavy equipment experience desired.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• The ability to work well within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair diesel engines, hydraulic, electrical, fuel, cooling, drivetrain, brake, and steering systems.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and equipment inspections.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems using diagnostic tools, service manuals, and manufacturer specifications.
• Repair and maintain excavators, skid steers, backhoes, loaders, lifts, tractors, trucks, trailers, and other rental equipment.
• Identify safety concerns, equipment damage, excessive wear, and potential failures before equipment is returned to service.
• Complete repairs efficiently to minimize equipment downtime and maintain fleet availability.
• Perform pre-rental and post-rental inspections as needed.
• Maintain accurate service and repair records, including parts and labor used.
• Communicate equipment condition, repair needs, and anticipated downtime to management and rental staff.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe maintenance area.
• Properly care for company tools, diagnostic equipment, shop equipment, and inventory.
• Assist with field service calls and emergency equipment repairs when required.
• Follow manufacturer recommendations, company maintenance procedures, and applicable safety requirements.
• Support other team members and contribute to a cooperative, customer-focused work environment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Teamwork

Heavy equipment experience

Job description

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Paid time off
• Free uniforms
• Benefits/Perks
• Competitive Compensation
• Great Work Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

The Diesel Mechanic is responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining EVR’s fleet of heavy equipment, trucks, trailers, and rental assets to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation. This position performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, drivetrains, brakes, steering, and other mechanical components.

The position plays a key role in minimizing equipment downtime and keeping rental equipment ready for customers. The position requires strong diagnostic skills, attention to safety, accountability for quality workmanship, and the ability to prioritize repairs in a fast-paced equipment rental environment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair diesel engines, hydraulic, electrical, fuel, cooling, drivetrain, brake, and steering systems.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and equipment inspections.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems using diagnostic tools, service manuals, and manufacturer specifications.
• Repair and maintain excavators, skid steers, backhoes, loaders, lifts, tractors, trucks, trailers, and other rental equipment.
• Identify safety concerns, equipment damage, excessive wear, and potential failures before equipment is returned to service.
• Complete repairs efficiently to minimize equipment downtime and maintain fleet availability.
• Perform pre-rental and post-rental inspections as needed.
• Maintain accurate service and repair records, including parts and labor used.
• Communicate equipment condition, repair needs, and anticipated downtime to management and rental staff.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe maintenance area.
• Properly care for company tools, diagnostic equipment, shop equipment, and inventory.
• Assist with field service calls and emergency equipment repairs when required.
• Follow manufacturer recommendations, company maintenance procedures, and applicable safety requirements.
• Support other team members and contribute to a cooperative, customer-focused work environment.

Qualifications

• Previous construction or heavy equipment experience desired
• Strong communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• The ability to work well within a team environment