Heavy Equipment Service Tech — Diesel & Hydraulics Specialist

Foley Power Solutions; Dodge City (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Foley Power Solutions seeks a hands-on diesel mechanic to perform repair and preventive maintenance in a busy shop. You will lift heavy components, operate tools, and work at varying heights as part of daily duties.

The role requires basic mechanical knowledge across systems, plus CDL A or ability to obtain one within a few months. Preferred experience with crane rigging and forklifts is noted.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical knowledge including mechanical, electrical, and hydraulics.
• General knowledge of basic hand tools, air tools, precision measuring tools, and instruments.
• Understand crane hoist and rigging equipment (preferred).
• Forklift experience (preferred).
• Ability to read and comprehend specifications, service and parts literature, technical bulletins, and other related publications.
• Class A CDL required or ability to obtain CDL within three months of start date.
• Valid CDL license required.
• Experience working within the diesel mechanics industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform all levels of repair and preventative maintenance on all systems in a shop environment.
• Safely and repeatedly lift components weighing up to 115 pounds without assistance.
• Safely lift, carry, and lower components weighing up to 65 pounds without assistance.
• Frequent pushing, pulling, and carrying of heavy materials.
• Climb on and off equipment and work at varying heights.
• Stand, bend, and work in physically demanding positions for extended periods.
• Safely operate tools and equipment.

Skills

Mechanical basics

Electrical basics

Hydraulics basics

Tools

Crane/rigging (pref)

Forklift (pref)

Hand tools / measuring tools

Job description

Foley Power Solutions seeks a hands-on diesel mechanic to perform repair and preventive maintenance in a busy shop. You will lift heavy components, operate tools, and work at varying heights as part of daily duties.

The role requires basic mechanical knowledge across systems, plus CDL A or ability to obtain one within a few months. Preferred experience with crane rigging and forklifts is noted.