Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Middleton Place; Pottsville (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package including medical, dental, life, and disability

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Middleton Place is looking for an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic for the 2nd shift in Pottsville, PA. In this role, you'll work on loaders, excavators, and haul trucks while keeping them operational in a dynamic environment.

Enjoy a competitive pay package, full benefits including medical, dental, and a 401(k) with company matching. This position is essential in keeping our operation moving and requires both skill and dedication.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5+ years working on heavy machinery like loaders, backhoes, or haul trucks.
• Ability to read schematics and manuals without second guessing.
• Comfortable working in tough environments and getting your hands dirty.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair diesel, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Perform routine maintenance that keeps equipment running strong.
• Inspect equipment before and after use to catch issues early.

Skills

Strong understanding of diesel engines

Hydraulics knowledge

Electrical systems expertise

Ability to troubleshoot

Welding or fabricating experience

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Heavy Equipment Mechanic (2nd Shift)

Build it. Fix it. Keep it moving.

If you’re the kind of person who can hear a machine and know something’s off… if you take pride in getting massive equipment back up and running… and if sitting behind a desk sounds like your worst nightmare… keep reading.

We’re looking for a hands-on, experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join the team at Reading Anthracite Company. This is 2nd shift, boots‑on‑the‑ground work where no two days look the same and your skills actually matter.

This isn’t just a job. You’re the reason the operation keeps moving.

What you’ll be doing (aka where you shine)

You’ll be out in the field working on powerful machines like loaders, excavators, haul trucks, and more. When something breaks, you’re the one people call.

• Troubleshoot and repair diesel, hydraulic, and electrical systems
• Perform routine maintenance that keeps equipment running strong
• Inspect equipment before and after use to catch issues early
• Partner with operators to understand problems and fix them right the first time
• Jump in on breakdowns and get things back up fast
• Keep clean, accurate service records because details matter
• Help manage parts and tools so you’re always ready for the next job

What you bring to the table

• 3 to 5+ years working on heavy machinery like loaders, backhoes, or haul trucks
• Strong understanding of diesel engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems
• Ability to read schematics and manuals without second guessing
• Experience welding or fabricating is a big plus
• Comfortable working in tough environments and getting your hands dirty
• Valid driver’s license (CDL is a bonus, not a must)

What the job actually looks like

• You’ll be working outdoors at an active surface mine in Pottsville, PA
• Expect dust, noise, weather changes, and large equipment all around you
• You’ll be part of a traveling crew supporting nearby sites within about a 4 mile radius
• You’ll need your own tools and the drive to use them

Why this is worth it

• Competitive pay
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, life, and disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• A team that respects the work you do