Heavy Equipment Mechanic

RI Resource Recovery Corp; Johnston (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RI Resource Recovery Corp (RIRRC) in Johnston, RI, seeks a skilled maintenance technician to repair and maintain vehicles and heavy equipment including excavators, loaders, and compactors. You will diagnose, service, and replace engines, transmissions, drivelines, and hydraulic components while following OEM and company checklists.

Strong diagnostic ability, reading schematics, and experience with Tier 4 emissions are valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 5 years of trade school training and/or equivalent experience.
• Must be able to obtain OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety within 12 months of employment.
• Must be able to obtain Hoisting Engineers restricted endorsement 204 excavating equipment or equivalent within six months and maintain throughout employment.
• Possess a current, valid driver’s license.
• Experience with heavy equipment repair and maintenance.
• Read and interpret manuals and schematics.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Must provide own tools.
• Must be available to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs repair or preventative maintenance on electrical, diesel and gasoline vehicles, including compactor, excavator, wheel loader, and other vehicles; typical repairs and maintenance would include work on engines, transmissions, chassis, drivelines, and components such as hydraulic systems, air, wet and dry brake systems, electrical, wheels, tires and undercarriages.
• Conducts diagnostics and troubleshooting of equipment systems.
• Completes major repair tasks including engine and transmission replacements, final drive rebuild, undercarriage replacement, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Learns and troubleshoots Tier 4 emission systems.
• Performs quarterly landfill equipment inspections and cleaning.
• Inspects machines uses OEM and RIRRC maintenance checklist, repair or report any issues.
• Tests drive and/or inspects vehicles for wear, damage, or specific problems affective performance.
• Performs engine tune ups, including diagnosing items in need of repair, replacement, or adjustment; makes repairs as necessary.
• Oversees vendor service and repair orders.
• Demonstrates continual effort to improve operations, reduces turnaround times, streamline work processes, and works cooperatively to provide quality customer service.
• Attends prescheduled off-site training that may require travel and overnight stay.
• Works safely without presenting a threat or others and maintains good housekeeping and clean-as-you-go practices.
• Completes paperwork associated with repairing equipment, parts usage, and accounting for time in repairs, in a timely manner.
• Operates various hand tools and equipment.
• Cleans and maintains tools and equipment.
• Performs light welding and fabrication.
• Follows and contributes to health and safety procedures and follows requirements for equipment Lock Out Tag Out.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Electrical systems

Diesel engines

Troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Brake systems

Welding

Reading schematics

English communication

Tool usage

Education

High school diploma

Trade school training

Tools

Outlook

Database software

Job description

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Full Time Johnston, RI, US

EMPLOYER: RIRRC

DEPARTMENT: Garage

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Manager

EFFECTIVE DATE: 10/01/2026

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for providing major, minor, and preventative maintenance repairs on vehicle and heavy equipment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs repair or preventative maintenance on electrical, diesel and gasoline vehicles, including compactor, excavator, wheel loader, and other vehicles; typical repairs and maintenance would include work on engines, transmissions, chassis, drivelines, and components such as hydraulic systems, air, wet and dry brake systems, electrical, wheels, tires and undercarriages.
• Conducts diagnostics and troubleshooting of equipment systems.
• Completes major repair tasks including engine and transmission replacements, final drive rebuild, undercarriage replacement, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Learn and troubleshoot Tier 4 emission systems.
• Performs quarterly landfill equipment inspections and cleaning.
• Inspects machines uses OEM and RIRRC maintenance checklist, repair or report any issues.
• Tests drive and/or inspects vehicles for wear, damage, or specific problems affective performance.
• Performs engine tune ups, including diagnosing items in need of repair, replacement, or adjustment; makes repairs as necessary.
• Oversees vendor service and repair orders.
• Demonstrates continual effort to improve operations, reduces turnaround times, streamline work processes, and works cooperatively to provide quality customer service.
• Attends prescheduled off-site training that may require travel and overnight stay.
• Works safely without presenting a threat or others and maintains good housekeeping and clean-as-you-go practices.
• Completes paperwork associated with repairing equipment, parts usage, and accounting for time in repairs, in a timely manner.
• Operates various hand tools and equipment.
• Cleans and maintains tools and equipment.
• Performs light welding and fabrication.
• Follows and contributes to health and safety procedures and follows requirements for equipment Lock Out Tag Out.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma and 5 years of trade school training and/or equivalent experience.
• Certificates, licenses and registrations required:
• Must be able to obtain OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety within 12 months of employment.
• Must be able to obtain Hoisting Engineers restricted endorsement 204 excavating equipment or equivalent within six months and maintain throughout employment.
• Possess a current, valid driver’s license.
• Database Software;
• Electronic Mail Software (Outlook);
• Other skills required :
• A minimum of five years related experience or trade school.
• Read and interpret manuals and schematics.
• Experience with heavy equipment repair and maintenance.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Read, write, and speak English.
• Perform intermediate math addition, subtraction, division, multiplication with decimals and fractions.
• Ability to install heavy equipment accessories.
• Basic computer and keyboarding knowledge to enter and extract data and maintain records.
• Must provide own tools.
• Must be available to work overtime as needed.

COMPETENCIES:

• Ethics/Integrity - Reliable in carrying out instructions and performing assignments. Wiling to take on responsibilities and be accountable. Treats others with dignity and respect. Works to prevent accidents, injuries, and theft. Lives up to commitments. Is honest is all dealings.
• Dependability/ Reliability - Sets and observes own priorities for best use of time and meets deadlines. Adequately prepares equipment and work area to perform daily tasks. Completes required inspections of equipment and reports issues timely. Observes safety rules and practices. Aware of surroundings and diligent in keeping a safe working environment. Readily reports incidents and near misses. Engages in good housekeeping practices and takes proper care of equipment and tools.
• Productivity - Understands work methods, practices, and techniques, and is proficient. Understands tasks or projects and plans and organizes work to be more efficient. Consistently maximizes productivity without sacrificing quality. Is attentive to details of assignments and surroundings. Works independently, without the need for close supervision. Anticipates needs and seeks additional tasks as time permits.
• Initiative - Observes assigned work hours, breaks, and punches. Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance on a consistent basis. Meets commitments to working overtime. Asks questions when needed. Perseveres in the face of obstacles. Challenges oneself to improve. Challenges the status quo and volunteers’ recommendations based on sound logic. Takes action, seeks new opportunities, strives to see projects to completion.
• Teamwork - Accountable to team, works to meet established deliverables, appreciates view of team members, respectful. Works well with both peers and supervisors towards common business goals. Maintains composure and performs appropriately under pressure. Flexible and adaptive team plater. Contributes toward achieving group goals. Collaborates with others in problem solving. Demonstrates positive behaviors.
• Customer Service - (Internal and External) Understands customer requirements, expectations, and needs. responds appropriately and timely. Treats all customers uniformly and consistently with respect and honesty. Clearly and tactfully communicates with customers, supervisors and peers. Looks for ways to provide more value to customers and improves processes. Works well with customers, promotes a positive image of the company, strives to solve issues raised by customers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequently required to stand.
• Frequently required to walk.
• Frequently required to sit.
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather).
• Frequently works near moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally works in high, precarious places.
• Frequently works around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals.
• Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to extreme heat or cold (non-weather).
• Occasionally exposed to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials.
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.