Heavy Equipment Technician

Accelera; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera in Nashville, TN is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician to join our maintenance team. You will diagnose complex issues, perform structural repairs, and precision weld to keep our trailer fleet operating safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities include diagnosing mechanical issues across trailer systems, performing MIG and stick welding, brake system maintenance, and safety inspections. Use advanced diagnostic tools to troubleshoot and validate repairs, while maintaining a clean, safe

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical repair, specifically with trailer or heavy automotive systems.
• Proficiency in welding, fabrication, and soldering techniques.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot complex electrical and pneumatic systems.
• Commitment to safety protocols and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks in a shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical issues across various trailer systems, including suspension and electrical components.
• Execute high-quality structural repairs and metal fabrication using MIG and stick welding techniques.
• Perform comprehensive brake system maintenance and safety inspections to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Utilize advanced diagnostic tools to troubleshoot mechanical failures and implement effective, long-term solutions.
• Maintain a high standard of shop safety and organization while operating heavy equipment like forklifts.
• Validate all completed repairs through rigorous quality control checks to meet performance benchmarks.

Skills

Trailer repair

Welding

Electrical systems

Safety compliance

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Technician to join our maintenance team. In this role, you will ensure the operational integrity of our fleet by performing expert diagnostics, structural repairs, and precision welding to keep our logistics operations moving safely and efficiently.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Technician to join our maintenance team. In this role, you will ensure the operational integrity of our fleet by performing expert diagnostics, structural repairs, and precision welding to keep our logistics operations moving safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical issues across various trailer systems, including suspension and electrical components.
• Execute high-quality structural repairs and metal fabrication using MIG and stick welding techniques.
• Perform comprehensive brake system maintenance and safety inspections to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Utilize advanced diagnostic tools to troubleshoot mechanical failures and implement effective, long-term solutions.
• Maintain a high standard of shop safety and organization while operating heavy equipment like forklifts.
• Validate all completed repairs through rigorous quality control checks to meet performance benchmarks.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Proven experience in mechanical repair, specifically with trailer or heavy automotive systems.
• Proficiency in welding, fabrication, and soldering techniques.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot complex electrical and pneumatic systems.
• Commitment to safety protocols and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks in a shop environment.

Preferred Skills

• 1+ years of dedicated experience as a trailer mechanic.
• Familiarity with diesel engine systems and light vehicle diesel maintenance.
• Technical certification or formal training in welding or heavy-duty vehicle repair.