Heavy Equipment Mechanic

vse-careers; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Paid training

Chaplains program

Health insurance

Dental and Vision

FSA

Telehealth program

401K retirement plan

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

Vermeer Southeast is seeking a skilled technician to inspect, diagnose, and repair heavy equipment across our Alabama locations. You will perform maintenance on mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and diesel systems, documenting findings and coordinating with parts to complete jobs efficiently.

We value hands-on experience with schematics, CAN/BUS networks, and basic oxy/acetylene welding. A minimum toolset is required, and continued training is provided to keep skills up to date.

Qualifications

• 2 years technical training or equivalent experience in heavy equipment.
• Ability to read schematics and repair multiple systems.
• Own a basic set of diagnostic tools (specialty tools provided).

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of mechanical, hydro-static, hydraulic, electrical, and diesel systems.
• Diagnose equipment failures and complete necessary repairs using appropriate diagnostic tools.
• Record and document diagnoses, procedures, order parts, and estimate repair times.

Skills

Technical training

Schematics reading

CAN/BUS systems

Welding basics

Toolset

Education

2 years technical training or equivalent experience

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

About Vermeer Southeast

Vermeer Southeast Sales & Service, Inc,founded in 1967 is a heavy equipment sales and services dealer with locations in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. Vermeer Southeast is a 100% employee owned company.

About the role

Provides exceptional customer service in dealership through accurate inspections for defects and equipment diagnoses, and performs necessary services in the allotted time frame for each job.

What you'll do

• Maintenance and repair of mechanical, hydro-static, hydraulic, electrical, and diesel systems
• Demonstrated abilities to diagnose equipment failures and perform necessary repairs utilizing appropriate diagnostic tools.
• Record and document the diagnoses and procedures, order necessary parts, and estimate time to complete equipment repairs.
• Attends and successfully completes required technician training classes
• Working knowledge of the hazards and practical application of safety precautions common to equipment

Qualifications

• 2 years technical training/certification or equivalent heavy equipment industry experience
• Ability to read schematics and repair mechanical, hydro-static, hydraulic, electrical, and CAN/BUS systems
• Must maintain a proper minimum set of tools to diagnose, disassemble, and reassemble components for most equipment repairs (specialty tools are provided)
• Basic oxy/acetylene cutting and welding skills

Benefits offered

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - Certified Employee-Owned
• Paid Training
• Corporate Chaplains Program
• Health insurance
• Dental and Vision plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company Paid Telehealth Program - MediOrbis
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays & Vacation
• Others

We are a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer