Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Aldridge Electric; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union position with base pay determined by union rates

Opportunities for personal development

Team-building events

Job summary

Aldridge Electric is seeking a Heavy Equipment/Diesel Mechanic to join our energetic team in Washington, D.C. This role involves repairing and maintaining heavy equipment including trucks and drilling rigs, and performing inspections according to Federal regulations.

Candidates should have a CDL license (Class 'A' preferred), 5+ years of experience, and problem-solving skills. This is a union position and pays based on current union rates, including potential travel every other weekend.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in heavy equipment or diesel mechanics.
• Willingness to travel for 2-week rotation.
• Ability to perform Federal Highway Administration inspections.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain heavy equipment including trucks and drilling rigs.
• Perform preventive maintenance on all equipment.
• Respond to internal customer service requests.

Skills

CDL license Class 'A' with manual endorsement

Welding and fabricating skills

Basic computer skills

Dependable attendance

Natural engineering and problem-solving sense

Job description

What We Are Looking For

Aldridge is seeking a Heavy Equipment/Diesel Mechanic to join our dynamic and energetic team. This role will be responsible for maintaining and repairing heavy equipment for our fleet department nationwide.

What You’ll Do

• Repair and maintain heavy equipment including heavy and light duty trucks, large foundation drilling rigs, loaders, bobcats, and other support equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on all equipment, as well as heavy and light duty trucks.
• Perform Federal Highway Administration inspections.
• Assure that heavy equipment is in working order.
• Respond to and communicate with internal customer requests for service.

Who You Are

• CDL license Class “A” with manual endorsement desired
• Willing to consider Class "B" with manual endorsement
• 5+ years of experience
• Natural engineering and problem‑solving sense
• Welding and fabricating skills
• Basic computer skills
• Dependable and reliable attendance
• Able to commit to 2‑week travel rotation (home every other weekend)

Who We Are

At Aldridge, we invite you to be a part of our dynamic team, where your skills are not only valued but crucial to our success. As we pursue our vision to be the First Choice for Energy and Transportation infrastructure projects, we welcome fresh perspectives and prioritize teamwork to drive our industry‑leading safety, innovation, and execution.

Our culture is rooted in family‑centeredness, with third‑generation leadership guiding our unwavering spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. With over 2,000 industry experts dedicated to our vision, we actively contribute to and uplift the communities impacted by our infrastructure projects and our Aldridge family.

Built on collaboration and a commitment to mental wellness, our core values create an unparalleled sense of unity and camaraderie within our organization. Through team‑building events, open‑door policies, and visible executive presence, we foster an environment where everyone can thrive, innovate, and make a meaningful difference. Join us in building the infrastructure that keeps the world moving and connected – become a part of the A‑team to start building and strengthening your career today!

What We Offer

This is a union position and base pay is determined by current union rates. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Employees assigned to this position title will also perform other occasional work assignments not mentioned above, including temporary assignments, training assignments, and other related duties.

Aldridge is an EEO Employer and will recruit, hire, train, and promote people in all job classifications without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.