Heavy Equipment Mechanic I/II – Field & Shop Repair

Merced County; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Merced County is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Mechanic I/II to inspect, diagnose, repair, and overhaul automotive and road construction equipment. The role requires either 3 years of related experience or a trade school credential, plus a valid CA Class A license (Class C allowed temporarily with A deadline).

Level II adds refrigeration/AC certification. Expect field welding, parts fitting, engine and hydraulic work, and record-keeping.

Qualifications

• 3 years of increasingly responsible experience and training in heavy equipment or auto repair or completion of trade school/college certified program.
• Valid Class A California driver's license; Class C allowed but Class A must be obtained within six months; failure to obtain license may result in termination.
• Level II requires 2 years of heavy equipment mechanic repair experience comparable to Heavy Equipment Mechanic I in Merced County; valid Class A license required; Refrigeration/Recycling Air Conditioning Certificate required.
• Identified safety sensitive positions are subject to drug and alcohol testing per policy.

Responsibilities

• Examines and locates mechanical defects in a wide variety of automotive, road construction and maintenance equipment.
• Makes major and minor mechanical repairs including engine tune-ups, brake relining, body and fender, and electrical system repair.
• Fits new parts and adjusts engines, oil, water and fuel pumps, carburetors and fuel injectors, governors, starting motors, clutches, transmissions, differentials, brakes and steering gear.
• Repairs track layer type tractors, checking and replacing rollers, pins and brushing.
• Overhauls hydraulic lifts and steering assemblies on motor graders and tractors.
• Maintains records of time and materials used on each job.
• Perform gas electrical welding and repair work in the field.
• Performs machinist and fabrication work.

Skills

Inspect equipment

Use diagnostic tools

Cooperative teamwork

Read and write

Welding/fabrication

Operate large equipment

Tools

Power hand tools

Diagnostic equipment

Shop equipment

Job description

Merced County is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Mechanic I/II to inspect, diagnose, repair, and overhaul automotive and road construction equipment. The role requires either 3 years of related experience or a trade school credential, plus a valid CA Class A license (Class C allowed temporarily with A deadline).

Level II adds refrigeration/AC certification. Expect field welding, parts fitting, engine and hydraulic work, and record-keeping.