Master Mechanic Peekskill, NY

Dandelion Energy Inc.; Mississippi; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that is at the forefront of energy innovation, focused on electrifying home heating. As a Master Mechanic, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and repairing a fleet of heavy diesel equipment, ensuring peak operational performance. This dynamic position involves diagnosing and fixing mechanical issues, performing preventative maintenance, and utilizing cutting-edge fleet management software. With a commitment to safety and excellence, you'll be part of a team dedicated to creating sustainable heating solutions. If you're passionate about mechanics and want to contribute to a greener future, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

401k plan

Paid Sick and Vacation time (PTO)

Overtime available

Flexible work hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic with a focus on diesel engines.
• Strong knowledge of Atlas Copco and Deutz diesel engines and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and diagnose faulty operations in heavy diesel equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on various machinery.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Diesel Engine Repair

Hydraulic Systems

Electrical Systems

Safety Practices

Education

Trade School Diploma

Technical Certification

Tools

Fleetio

Samsara

Welding Equipment

Hydraulic Jacks

Job description

We are seeking a Master Mechanic to repair and maintain our fleet of heavy diesel equipment, including Atlas Copco air compressors (CAT engines), drill rigs (Deutz engines), and Bobcat excavators.

This role will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining our fleet to ensure peak operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, and diagnose faulty operations and parts across heavy diesel equipment.
  
  
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance inspections on all vehicles and machinery.
  
  
• Diagnose and repair malfunctions in diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and other mechanical and electrical components.
  
  
• Disassemble and reassemble heavy equipment and components as needed.
  
  
• Perform regular maintenance checks, including fluid level inspections and part testing.
  
  
• Interpret and work from technical manuals, diagnostic charts, and schematics.
  
  
• Order necessary parts for repairs and maintenance activities.
  
  
• Communicate with operators to diagnose problems and plan repair work.
  
  
• Test repaired equipment to ensure full operational performance.
  
  
• Input and maintain work orders, vehicle status updates, and completed repair logs in an online fleet management system (e.g., Fleetio, Samsara).
  
  
• Use hydraulic jacks and hoists safely as part of repair operations.
  
  
• Maintain tools and equipment in good working condition.
  
  
• Follow all company safety procedures and maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Basic Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic.
  
  
• Strong knowledge of Atlas Copco air compressors, CAT, John Deere, and Deutz diesel engines.
  
  
• Solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems related to heavy equipment and trucks.
  
  
• Valid driver’s license in good standing, with the ability to operate a vehicle and eligibility to drive under the company’s insurance policy.
  
  
• Ability to handle a variety of mechanical tools and operate heavy equipment safely.
  
  
• Strong commitment to safety practices and accident prevention.
  
  
• Excellent physical condition, with flexibility to work long shifts and travel to regional sites as needed.
  
  
• Diploma from a trade school or relevant technical certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• CDL A driver’s license.
  
  
• Experience working with drilling rigs.
  
  
• Experience using torches and welding equipment for repairs and fabrication.
  
  
• Familiarity with technology tools (computers, laptops and iPads) and maintenance software platforms (e.g., Fleetio, Samsara).
• 401k plan
• Paid Sick and Vacation time (PTO)
• 40-hour workweek, overtime available

You’ll love working at Dandelion because:

Since spinning out of Google X in 2017, Dandelion Energy has been an energy innovation company working to electrify home heating. We create and install geothermal heat pumps to replace fossil-fueled furnaces and boilers. We’ve grown into an organization of over 100 employees and have become the largest residential geothermal heat pump installation company in the United States. Our carbon impact to date is the equivalent to taking over 25,000 cars off the road... and that impact is accelerating with our growth!

Our cross-disciplinary team consists of experts in geothermal, drilling, heat pump software engineering, HVAC installation, solar and solar financing, behavioral economics, and high-growth operations amongst other backgrounds. With the potential to catalyze and scale a widespread transition to sustainable and affordable heating and cooling, our work is both complex yet rewarding. We are working to create a wholesale shift in how people heat and cool their homes — join us!

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