Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Harsco Environmental; Mount Vernon (VA); On-site; USD 42,746 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability plans

401k with company matching

Job summary

A leading environmental services provider in Mount Vernon, Virginia, seeks experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanics. Candidates will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing large, off-road construction equipment, ensuring compliance with OEM specifications. The ideal applicant should have strong technical skills in diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and electronics, with welding skills as a plus. This role offers competitive wages and benefits, including health insurance and a 401k with matching. Flexibility for shifts, including nights and weekends, is required.

Qualifications

• Must understand technical manuals and schematics.
• Ability to pass drug/alcohol screens required.
• Availability for shifts, weekends, and holidays needed.

Responsibilities

• Repair large off-road construction equipment.
• Complete diagnostics and troubleshooting effectively.
• Perform repairs according to OEM specifications.

Skills

Diagnostics and troubleshooting

Repairing heavy off-road equipment

Knowledge of diesel and gasoline engines

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Electronics experience

Welding skills

Fabrication skills

Job description

Company Description

Harsco Environmental is the premier provider of material processing and environmental services to the global steel and metals industries. Our onsite mill services and resource recovery services offer sustainable solutions that maximize environmental benefit and return valuable raw material into production. We also have developed a range of by-products for specialized applications across industry, construction and agriculture, which utilize Harsco’s expertise in mineral materials.

Job Description

Our Heavy Equipment Mechanics are experienced in repairing large, off-road, construction type equipment in an industrial environment. Wages are $31.03 - $47.91 per hour based on experience. Shifts may include nights and weekends.

The right candidate must be a self-starter with the ability to complete diagnostics, troubleshoot and complete repairs to heavy off-road equipment such as pot carriers, loaders, material handlers, fork trucks, and cranes. Knowledge and experience with diesel and gasoline engines, hydraulic systems and/or electronics is preferred. Welding and fabrication skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be able to understand technical manuals, illustrations, specifications, diagrams, schematics, and similar guides to make repairs and modifications according to OEM specifications and procedures.
• Ability to work shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to pass drug/alcohol screens.

Additional Information

We offer competitive benefits, including health insurance, life insurance and disability plans, as well as a 401k with company matching.

Harsco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.