Heavy Equipment Mechanic: Diesel, Hydraulics & Welding

S & S Paving & Construction, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Sspaving in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an experienced maintenance technician to perform preventive and emergency repairs on company vehicles and heavy equipment, including construction and paving gear. The role reports to the Shop Foreman and requires hands-on diagnostics, welding, and adherence to OSHA safety standards.

You will work diesel and gasoline engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, brakes, suspension, and power trains; lifts up to 75–100 lbs; overtime and multiple shifts may be

Qualifications

• Commercial driver’s license (Class A or B) with tanker and doubles/triples endorsements preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and clean DMV (no more than 1 point on record).
• Prior construction experience preferred.
• Ability to write legibly to complete work orders and required paperwork.
• Ability to read and comprehend maintenance manuals.
• Highly dependable; ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Overtime and multiple shifts may be required.
• Experience with welding, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
• Able to work outdoors and in all climates; tolerate heights.
• Lift and carry up to 75–100 lbs.; PPE usage required.

Responsibilities

• Performs diesel and gasoline engine repairs and maintenance.
• Diagnoses and performs powertrain component repairs and maintenance.
• Troubleshoots and repairs hydraulic systems.
• Repairs truck air brake systems problems.
• Repairs suspension and steering systems.
• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical systems.
• Performs specialized component repair such as hydraulic and mechanical drives.
• Maks minor repairs including welding and cutting.
• Keeps accurate records and completes work orders.

Skills

Diesel and gasoline engine repairs

Powertrain repairs

Hydraulic systems

Air brake systems

Suspension and steering

Electrical systems

Welding

Maintenance manuals

Outdoor work

Heavy equipment operations

OSHA safety knowledge

Team & overtime readiness

Job description

Reporting to the Shop Foreman, this position is responsible for performing preventative and emergency maintenance of repairs and maintaining company vehicles, material delivery trucks, along with other vehicles and heavy equipment related to industry.

Responsibilities

• Performs diesel and gasoline engine repairs and maintenance.
• Diagnoses and performs power train component repairs and maintenance.
• Troubleshoots and performs hydraulic system repairs and maintenance.
• Diagnoses and repairs truck air brake systems problems.
• Repairs suspension and steering systems.
• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical systems.
• Performs specialized component repair such as hydraulic and mechanical drives.
• Makes minor repairs including welding and cutting.
• Must have knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety orders, including safety precautions on raised truck beds, brakes, mixer lockouts, etc.
• Maintains good housekeeping and keeps accurate company records and completes work orders on equipment.
• Operates individually and within a team environment.
• Works overtime and weekends as needed.
• Works multiple shifts as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations, and with company policies and procedures; perform daily equipment inspections, as well as identify and assist in correcting unsafe conditions
• Able to work on CAT, IR, Kenworth, Volvo, Case, John Deere and Paving equipment.
• Welding as needed.

Requirements

• Commercial driver’s license (Class A or B) with tanker and doubles/triples endorsements preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean DMV (no more than 1 point on record, no suspensions, failures to appear, etc.)
• Prior construction experience preferred.
• Must be able to write legibly to complete work orders and other required paperwork.
• Must be able to read and comprehend maintenance manuals.
• Highly dependable, ability to work in fast paced environment.
• This position will work the various shifts as needed. Overtime may be required.
• Experience with welding
• Experience with hydraulics and electrical
• Must be able to work outdoors
• Physical Requirements: sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, twisting, climbing, balancing, bending (bending at the waist, lifting above the waist and lifting below the waist), kneeling, reaching, grasping (use of both hands), squatting, repetitive motions, manipulative finger movements with both hands, use of wrists (flexing or rotating with both wrists), use of both feet, use of arms above and below shoulder, work extended periods of time in same position, perform duties in all climates i.e. weather, extreme temperatures, tolerate heights, lift and carry up to 75-100 lbs., work in confined spaces, capable of wearing respiratory and other personal protective equipment.

Phoenix, AZ 85034: Reliably commute or planning on relocating before starting work (required)

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.