Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Total Civil Construction; Seabrook Acres (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and overtime

Insurance package

Training and certifications

Tools and PPE provided

Long-term project work

Career growth

Job summary

Total Civil Construction & Engineering seeks a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to diagnose, repair, and maintain construction equipment in shop and field settings across the Mid-Atlantic. You will tackle mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic faults, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure equipment is safe and production-ready.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of hands-on experience, familiarity with diesel systems and OEM diagnostic tools (Cat ET/SIS/VisionLink), and a strong commitment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a heavy equipment mechanic or field service technician.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic faults on heavy construction equipment.
• Working knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Familiarity with CAT/OEM diagnostic platforms (Cat ET, SIS, VisionLink) or comparable tools.
• Strong adherence to OSHA construction standards and safety protocols.
• Ability to read manuals, schematics, blueprints, and service bulletins.
• Clear communication and ability to work independently or with a team.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic faults using diagnostic software and test instruments.
• Perform preventive maintenance per manufacturer intervals and schedules.
• Repair or replace major components including engines, transmissions, hydraulics, and undercarriage systems.
• Read and interpret manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and OEM service bulletins.
• Conduct on-site diagnostics and emergency repairs to minimize downtime.
• Test repairs for proper function and safety before returning equipment to production.
• Adhere to job site safety standards, lockout/tagout, and proper PPE.
• Coordinate with operators, foremen, and fleet management on equipment status.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Diesel engines

Electrical systems

Diagnostic software

Safety compliance

Field service

Team communication

Independent work

Tools

Cat ET

SIS

VisionLink

Diagnostic software

Multimeters

Job description

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

At Total Civil Construction & Engineering, we don't just build roads and infrastructure-we build lasting impact. As we continue expanding across the Mid-Atlantic region, we're looking for a skilled and safety-focused Heavy Equipment Mechanic to keep our fleet running and support our field teams on active civil construction projects.

Job Summary

The heavy equipment mechanic diagnoses, repairs, and maintains a variety of contractor equipment used in construction activities. Equipment serviced may include - but is not limited to - dozers, excavators, loaders, rollers, rubber-tire equipment, and support vehicles. Work is performed both in the shop and in the field, and includes diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic faults, performing scheduled preventive maintenance, and repairing or replacing major components.

NOTE: Must have a flexible schedule (may work irregular or odd hours in outdoor work sites, depending upon project needs or weather), including nights and weekends, and must be available to respond to urgent field service calls.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Diagnoses mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic faults using diagnostic software, multimeters, pressure gauges, and other test instruments.
• Performs preventive maintenance in accordance with manufacturer intervals: fluid and filter changes, lubrication, sampling, and scheduled inspections.
• Repairs or replaces major components including engines, transmissions, final drives, hydraulic pumps, cylinders, valves, and undercarriage systems.
• Reads and interprets technical manuals, schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and OEM service bulletins.
• Performs on-site diagnostics and emergency repairs to return equipment to service and minimize downtime.
• Operates equipment to test repairs and confirm proper function and safety before returning it to production.li>
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate job site and company safety and security standards to prevent property damage and injuries, including lockout/tagout and safe lifting and blocking practices.
• Reports parts needs and recurring failures to the supervisor.
• Works with and assists crew and other mechanics as needed; coordinates with operators, foremen, and fleet management on equipment status.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a heavy equipment mechanic or field service technician.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic faults on heavy construction equipment.
• Working basic knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Working knowledge of electrical and electronic systems, including sensors, wiring harnesses, and electronic control systems.
• Computer literacy sufficient to use diagnostic software, telematics platforms, and digital service records. Familiarity with Caterpillar systems (Cat ET, SIS, VisionLink) or comparable OEM platforms preferred.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment for testing and verification purposes.
• Strong adherence to OSHA construction standards and job site safety protocols.
• Able to prioritize repairs to minimize equipment downtime, and to make sound decisions rapidly under pressure.
• Able to communicate clearly with supervisors, operators, and fleet management.
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision, and cooperatively with other mechanics and site personnel.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable performance of essential job functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

• Required to continuously use vision abilities, including close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus, including for reading fine print in manuals and schematics and distinguishing wire colors.
• Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel and operate tools, parts and controls; grip and apply force with hand and power tools; and reach with hands and arms, including overhead and into confined engine and hydraulic compartments.
• Frequently required to lift or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds (with or without assistance).
• Frequently required to climb on and off equipment, ladders, and steps; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and work in awkward or sustained positions, including lying beneath equipment.
• Occasionally required to work in confined spaces and at elevated heights while using fall protection.
• Required to wear all necessary PPE, including hard hat, safety glasses or face shield, hearing protection, gloves, safety-toe boots, high-visibility apparel, and welding PPE as conditions require.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee:

• Works in a combination of shop, equipment yard, and active job site environments.
• Regularly works in outside weather conditions, including heat, cold, wet and humid conditions.
• Frequently works near moving mechanical parts and heavy equipment; is exposed to vibration and loud noise.
• Frequently is exposed to fuels, oils, lubricants, hydraulic fluid, solvents, coolants, fumes and particulates.
• Is exposed to welding fumes, sparks, hot surfaces, and high-pressure hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Perks & Culture

• Competitive hourly pay with overtime eligibility
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Opportunities for professional training and certification, including OEM and OSHA training
• Company-provided specialized tools, diagnostic equipment, and PPE
• Long-term, stable work with multiple active projects
• Growth path: Mechanic - Lead Mechanic - Shop Foreman - Equipment Manager
• A team that works together, respects each other, and builds real infrastructure

PLEASE NOTE: TCCE hires field construction staff to work at jobs in the region (primarily Maryland, DC, Virginia). This means job locations will change as needed. Total Civil Construction & Engineering, LLC, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minorities, Females, Disabled, Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Total Civil Construction is proud to be an E-Verify Employer and Drug-Free Workplace