Heavy Equipment Mechanic – Safe, Skilled & Team‑Oriented

Peterson Tractor; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterson, operating with Cresco Equipment Rentals, seeks an Equipment Mechanic to diagnose, repair, and maintain a wide range of light and heavy construction equipment. You will perform safety inspections, manage parts inventories, and assist with equipment movement across the rental yard.

Based in Northern California, you will join a family-owned, safety-focused team offering competitive wages and growth opportunities, with multiple locations to support contractors and DIYers alike.

Qualifications

• Must possess general knowledge of diesel and gas engines, heavy equipment components, and use of related tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, diagnose, and repair a variety of light and heavy construction equipment and tools to ensure they are Rental Ready and safe to operate.
• Conduct damage assessments, complete reports of equipment damage, and record hours used, mileage, and fuel levels.
• Perform safety and compliance inspections of equipment and company vehicles per manufacturer, company, ANSI, OSHA, or other regulation standards.
• Perform timely equipment check out/check in.
• Load and unload equipment and attachments.
• Coordinate parts needs, complete parts orders, and assist with maintaining parts inventory.
• Follow manufacturer and company installation and service guidelines and procedures to ensure quality work.
• Keep work area clean throughout day to ensure and maintain a safe work environment.
• Demonstrate equipment operation to customers.
• Follow all safety policies, procedures, rules, and laws as well as Cresco Operational Procedures and QC Standards.
• Greet internal and external customers and assist with their inquiries.
• Assist with washing and cleaning equipment and moving equipment around rental yard.
• Work overtime as needed and within labor law guidelines.
• Operate company vehicle regularly to perform essential job functions.
• Maintain punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.

Skills

Diesel and gas engines knowledge

Tools

Related tools and techniques

Job description

Peterson, operating with Cresco Equipment Rentals, seeks an Equipment Mechanic to diagnose, repair, and maintain a wide range of light and heavy construction equipment. You will perform safety inspections, manage parts inventories, and assist with equipment movement across the rental yard.

Based in Northern California, you will join a family-owned, safety-focused team offering competitive wages and growth opportunities, with multiple locations to support contractors and DIYers alike.