Heavy Equipment Mechanic

https:/jobs.gogpac.com/gpac/search/Apply/all/756/504427941/Heavy%20Equipment%20Mechanic.html; Chester Township (Delaware County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment maintenance company is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic in Chester Township, Delaware County, to perform hands-on repairs and diagnostics on various machinery. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of experience in the field, with a strong background in hydraulics and diesel engines. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) with company match, and a tools purchase program.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO

Life insurance

Tools Purchase Program

Work Vehicle

Qualifications

• 2+ years of heavy equipment maintenance and repair experience.
• Strong background in hydraulics and diesel engines.
• Ability to read schematics and technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on maintenance on hydraulic systems and power units.
• Handle preventive maintenance schedules to reduce downtime.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns and perform on-site repairs.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Diesel engines

Tools

CMMS systems

Job description

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

We’re seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join a maintenance team supporting multiple yard locations. This role is all about keeping operations running—diagnosing issues, performing repairs, and ensuring equipment is safe, reliable, and productive.

What You’ll Do

• Perform hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on hydraulic systems and power units
• Excavators, loaders, backhoes, and material handlers
• Balers, shears, shredders, and other processing machinery
• Air systems, motors, and electrical components
• Skid steers, forklifts, and related equipment

• Handle preventive maintenance schedules to reduce downtime and extend machine life.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns and perform on-site repairs.
• Accurately track service logs, work orders, and equipment history.
• Partner with the Maintenance Manager and technicians to coordinate repairs and share expertise.
• Assist with inventory, sourcing repair parts, and working with vendors when needed.

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of heavy equipment maintenance and repair experience (construction or industrial setting preferred).
• Strong background in hydraulics, diesel engines, mechanical troubleshooting, and diagnostics.
• Ability to read schematics, diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Welding/fabrication skills are a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel between sites.
• Safety-first mindset and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Experience with CMMS systems preferred.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO
• Life insurance
• Tools Purchase Program
• Work Vehicle

For those interested, apply by submitting a resume or contact [e-mail] or 605-705-4018 for a confidential conversation.