HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN - ST. LOUIS, MO

Hammer and Steel; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 90,922,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Life Insurance and disability

Boot allowance

Tool reimbursement program

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Hammer & Steel Global, LLC, a leading provider of pile driving and drilling equipment, seeks a Heavy Equipment Technician/Mechanic in St. Louis, MO.

The role involves diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair of hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, and fuel systems on heavy construction equipment, plus training customers and mentoring apprentices. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 5+ years of experience, 2 years of technical training, and ability to read schematics with DVMs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 5+ years of relevant heavy equipment maintenance experience.
• Two years of technical training for entry level.
• Able to read hydraulic/electrical schematics and use DVMs.
• CANbus and PLC knowledge is preferred.
• Must provide own tools adequate for job functions.
• Valid driver's license with clean MVR.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, and fuel systems on heavy equipment.
• Complete preventative maintenance, lubrication, fluid changes, and minor engine work.
• Maintain accurate written records of work performed.
• Educate customers on operation and performance of equipment.
• Travel to customer sites for training, maintenance, and repairs as needed.
• Mentor junior technicians and apprentices.

Skills

Diagnostics

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Schematics reading

Digital voltmeters (DVMs)

CANbus & PLC knowledge

Reading schematics

Field troubleshooting

Tool ownership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of technical training

Vocational/Technical degree

Tools

Tools required for job

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Heavy Equipment Technician - St. Louis, MO

Department: Mechanic Listing Date: 2026-04-01 Position: Heavy Equipment Technician - St. Louis, MO Job ID: Heavy Equipment Technician - St. Louis, MO Job Type: Full-Time Education Level: High School or equivalent Experience Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)

Overview

Hammer & Steel Global, LLC, founded in 1989, is a leading supplier of pile driving and drilling equipment for foundation and shoring construction projects in the United States of America.

As a leader, we set the standard for the rest of our industry. We demonstrate our commitment to our customers and team members through communication, teamwork, and trust. Our team members are motivated, intelligent, ambitious professionals, who are passionate about what they do.

Hammer & Steel seeks to hire a Heavy Equipment Technician/Mechanic to join our team in St. Louis, MO.

Shift: Monday-Friday 6:30am-4:00pm

Hammer & Steel provides competitive wages, a generous benefit package and the chance to work with great people.

Responsibilities

• Running diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairing of hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, and fuel systems on heavy construction equipment.


• Completes all required preventative maintenance operations including lubrications, fluid changes, and minor diesel engine maintenance.


• Completes accurate written records of work performed.


• Provide education to customers on equipment operation and performance.


• Travel within assigned region, as needed, to customer job sites to provide equipment training, maintenance, and repairs.


• Mentor and train apprentice technicians/mechanics.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED


• Must be 18 years of age or older; Valid driver's license with clean MVR


• Five (5) or more years of relevant heavy equipment maintenance experience.


• Two (2) years of technical training for entry level


• Familiar and / or experience with heavy machinery, hydraulics, electrical system repair and maintenance.


• Must be able to read hydraulic and electrical schematics and digital voltmeters (DVMs) and working kinematics.


• CANbus and PLC knowledge.


• Must provide own tools that are adequate to perform job functions.

Preferred Requirements

• Vocational/Technical degree; Mechanical or Electrical degree


• Ten (10+) years of construction heavy equipment experience


• Welding experience

Compensation & Benefits

• $5,000 sign on bonus


• Highly competitive wages: up to $32 per hour based on experience and education


• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Short-term disability insurance


• Generous company funded Profit Sharing Plan


• 401K with company match


• Paid time off (PTO), Seven (7) Company Paid Holidays, and Paid Sick Leave


• Company paid Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance


• $90 per year work boot allowance; Tool reimbursement program


• Company provided uniforms and laundering services

Applicants are subject to background check, drug testing and physical exam.

Hammer & Steel Global, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants; Returning military are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the US without restrictions.