Heavy Equipment Shop Mechanic: Diesel Diagnostics & Repairs

Longhorn Energy and Transportation; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401k

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

PTO

Job summary

Longhorn Energy and Transportation is seeking a highly skilled Heavy Equipment Shop Mechanic to diagnose, repair, and maintain a wide range of heavy machinery including excavators, cranes, forklifts, and tractors. You will use electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and diagnostic techniques to ensure peak performance and safety across our fleet.

You will service diesel engines, brakes, hydraulics, HVAC, and transmissions while maintaining thorough records.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a heavy equipment mechanic in a dealership or industrial setting.
• Strong mechanical knowledge of construction machinery maintenance and repair.
• Familiarity with OEM parts catalogs and schematics for accurate diagnostics and repairs.
• Proficiency in electrical diagnostics, diesel engine repair, brake repair, tire service, welding, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment safely during troubleshooting or testing.
• Skilled with hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and diagnostic software.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate technical information clearly.
• Valid certifications related to diesel mechanics, air brake systems, HVAC systems or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair heavy equipment across construction, industrial, and farm machinery.
• Perform maintenance on excavators, cranes, bulldozers, loaders, and related assets.
• Service diesel engines, transmissions, brakes, hydraulics, HVAC, and suspensions.
• Fabricate parts using welding to OEM specifications.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems and control modules using diagnostics.
• Maintain detailed service records and inspection reports for safety compliance.
• Assist in assembly, calibration, and testing to ensure readiness.

Skills

Electrical diagnostics

Diesel engine repair

Hydraulic systems

Welding

Brake repair

Tire service

OEM parts catalogs knowledge

Equipment maintenance

Customer service communication

Education

Diesel mechanic certifications

HVAC system certifications

Tools

Diagnostic software

Welding equipment

Diagnostic tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Longhorn Energy and Transportation is seeking a highly skilled Heavy Equipment Shop Mechanic to diagnose, repair, and maintain a wide range of heavy machinery including excavators, cranes, forklifts, and tractors. You will use electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and diagnostic techniques to ensure peak performance and safety across our fleet.

You will service diesel engines, brakes, hydraulics, HVAC, and transmissions while maintaining thorough records.