Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Walker Lovell; West Virginia; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental and view

401(k) with company matching and 401(k

Paid holidays and vacation

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Education assistance

Wellness and discount programs

Job summary

Walker Lovell, a leading materials business, seeks an experienced heavy equipment mechanic to diagnose, repair and maintain diesel-powered mining, quarry and construction equipment (CAT, Komatsu, Volvo). This hands-on role offers responsibility across mobile and fixed assets in a stable operating environment.

You will perform preventative maintenance, rebuild components, weld and fabricate as needed. Requires 5+ years in heavy equipment repair, a valid US driver's license, and high school

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience repairing heavy mining, quarry or construction equipment and diesel engines.
• Hands-on knowledge of CAT, Komatsu and/or Volvo heavy equipment.
• Valid US driver's license and a high school diploma or GED.
• Mining experience is highly valuable, with trade certification and/or a CDL advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair diesel-powered heavy equipment across mining and quarry operations, including CAT, Komatsu and Volvo machinery.
• Maintain mobile and fixed equipment, completing preventative maintenance and resolving mechanical issues to maximise reliability.
• Rebuild and replace mechanical components using a broad range of hand and power tools.
• Weld, cut and fabricate components as required to support safe, effective equipment repairs.

Skills

5+ years experience

Diesel engine repair

CAT/Komatsu/Volvo knowledge

Valid US driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade certification

CDL advantageous

Job description

Bring your mining and heavy equipment expertise into a hands‑on role where your technical capability will have immediate operational impact. This is a key maintenance hire for an established materials business seeking someone who can confidently diagnose, repair and maintain complex mobile and fixed equipment.

Compensation:

Strong package reflecting specialist heavy equipment experience

Work on the equipment that keeps critical operations moving

A strong overall package is available, including:

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company matching and pension benefits
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Short-term and long-term disability options
• Life insurance and employee assistance support
• Educational and tuition assistance
• Additional employee wellness and discount programs

Why This Business

Join a major diversified heavy industrial materials business with a broad operational footprint across North America. The organisation supports large-scale aggregates and construction materials operations, offering the stability, resources and equipment exposure that come with an established industry operator.

This is an important maintenance hire, giving an experienced mechanic the opportunity to bring specialist mining equipment knowledge into a role where that expertise is genuinely valued.

What You'll Be Doing

• Diagnose and repair diesel-powered heavy equipment across mining and quarry operations, including CAT, Komatsu and Volvo machinery.
• Maintain mobile and fixed equipment, completing preventative maintenance and resolving mechanical issues to maximise reliability.
• Rebuild and replace mechanical components using a broad range of hand and power tools.
• Weld, cut and fabricate components as required to support safe, effective equipment repairs.

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years' experience repairing heavy mining, quarry or construction equipment and diesel engines.
• Hands-on knowledge of CAT, Komatsu and/or Volvo heavy equipment.
• Valid US driver's license and a high school diploma or GED.
• Mining experience is highly valuable, with trade certification and/or a CDL advantageous.

Who This Suits

You're an experienced heavy equipment mechanic who understands the demands of mining, quarrying or similarly heavy industrial operations. You're comfortable troubleshooting complex mechanical issues and working across both mobile and fixed equipment in surface and/or underground mining environments.

You're looking for a stable role where specialist equipment knowledge matters and where you can make a visible contribution to operational reliability.