Regional Maintenance Technician – $35+HR |Diesel & Heavy Equipment (Regional Travel) |
McGill Environmental Systems | McGill Compost
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Job summary
McGill Environmental Systems is seeking a Regional Maintenance Technician to support multiple facilities across Eastern North Carolina and Virginia. You will diagnose, repair, and preventively maintain diesel engines, hydraulics, and heavy equipment to minimize downtime and ensure safe operation.
Travel up to 50% is required, with strong emphasis on safety, documentation, and working with site leadership to prioritize maintenance needs across the region.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 5+ years of industrial maintenance, diesel mechanics, heavy equipment repair, or related field.
- Strong troubleshooting skills with mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
- Experience on heavy equipment, loaders, grinders, screeners, trucks, conveyors, and industrial processing equipment.
- MIG and TIG welding experience.
- Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and maintenance documentation.
- Valid Driver's License.
- Willingness to travel up to 50% throughout Eastern North Carolina and Virginia.
- Strong commitment to safety and equipment reliability.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair diesel-powered heavy equipment and industrial machinery.
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and minimize downtime across multiple facilities.
- Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on heavy equipment and production systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
- Maintain conveyors, bearings, pulleys, motors, pumps, screeners, and related equipment.
- Perform MIG and TIG welding repairs and fabrication work.
- Assist with equipment installations, facility upgrades, and maintenance projects.
- Support maintenance planning, inventory management, and parts control.
- Coordinate with Plant Managers and Operations Leaders to prioritize maintenance needs.
- Train and mentor maintenance personnel as needed.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
- Follow all company safety policies and environmental compliance standards.
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Job description
Are you the technician everyone calls when equipment goes down? McGill Environmental Systems is seeking a Regional Maintenance Technician to support multiple facilities across Eastern North Carolina and Virginia. This is a high-impact role for a skilled maintenance professional who enjoys solving complex mechanical problems, traveling between locations, and ensuring critical equipment operates safely and efficiently. If you have experience with diesel engines, hydraulics, welding, electrical troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance, we want to hear from you.
- Full-Time
- Schedule may be adjusted based on company business needs. Occasional overtime, weekends, and after-hours emergency response may be required.
- Starting Pay of $35+/hr. Based on Experience
- Daily Pay Option
- Regional Travel Role with Variety and Independence
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Ongoing Training & Development
- Stable, Year-Round Employment
- Work on Heavy Equipment, Diesel Engines, and Industrial Systems
- Strong Team Environment with Leadership Support
As a Regional Maintenance Technician, you'll provide maintenance support to multiple facilities, ensuring critical equipment remains operational and production downtime is minimized. You'll work independently and alongside site leadership to diagnose issues, perform repairs, and support preventative maintenance initiatives across the region.
- High School Diploma or GED required
- 5+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, diesel mechanics, heavy equipment repair, or a related field
- Strong troubleshooting skills involving mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
- Experience working on heavy equipment, loaders, grinders, screeners, trucks, conveyors, and industrial processing equipment
- MIG and TIG welding experience
- Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and maintenance documentation
- Valid Driver's License
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% throughout Eastern North Carolina and Virginia
- Strong commitment to safety and equipment reliability
- Diesel Technician Certification
- Technical degree or trade school certification
- Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
- Previous multi-site maintenance experience
- Experience in recycling, composting, manufacturing, agriculture, or industrial operations
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair diesel-powered heavy equipment and industrial machinery
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and minimize downtime across multiple facilities
- Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on heavy equipment and production systems
- Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems
- Maintain conveyors, bearings, pulleys, motors, pumps, screeners, and related equipment
- Perform MIG and TIG welding repairs and fabrication work
- Assist with equipment installations, facility upgrades, and maintenance projects
- Support maintenance planning, inventory management, and parts control
- Coordinate with Plant Managers and Operations Leaders to prioritize maintenance needs
- Train and mentor maintenance personnel as needed
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
- Follow all company safety policies and environmental compliance standards
- To be considered for this position, candidates must successfully complete:
- A Computer-Based Pre-Employment Assessment
- A background check, drug screening, and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review, if applicable to the position
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and work in varying physical positions throughout the day
- Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work around heavy equipment and moving machinery
- Ability to work in confined spaces and elevated work areas when required
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
For more than 30 years, McGill Environmental Systems has transformed organic waste into valuable compost, mulch, and soil products that support healthier soils and more sustainable communities. We are committed to Excellence, Integrity, Accountability, and Collaboration.
- $35 - $39 per hour
McGill Environmental Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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