Shop Mechanic

DPR Construction; New Jersey; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction in the United States is seeking a skilled Equipment Maintenance Technician to inspect, maintain, and repair rental equipment. You will support fleet uptime, perform preventive maintenance, and document work orders accurately.

The role is shop- and yard-based, with opportunities to assist field service as needed. A valid driver's license and OSHA 10 certification within 3 months are required, with 1–3 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of equipment maintenance or related experience.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• OSHA 10-Hour General Industry certification within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs washing, inspection and light repair of returned rental equipment to determine readiness for the next rental cycle and restore equipment to ready-for-rental condition.
• Executes preventive maintenance activities including lubrication, inspections, adjustments, and wear-part replacement in accordance with OEM recommendations.
• Diagnoses basic mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, diesel, and small-engine issues and escalates complex repairs to Service and Repair or Heavy Diesel Mechanics as required.
• Documents inspections, maintenance, and repairs accurately within company work order systems to support fleet health tracking and compliance.
• Maintains organized shop, yard, and warehouse areas, including equipment washing and staging of equipment based on readiness status.

Job description

Job Description At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization. As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary

Performs inspection, maintenance, and light repair of rental equipment within the branch shop and yard to ensure equipment is safe, compliant, and ready for rental. Supports fleet uptime through preventive maintenance, turnaround inspections, and accurate documentation. Escalates identified repair needs to Service and Repair Mechanics in a timely manner. Works primarily from the shop location and may assist field service activities based on business needs. Maintains adherence to safety, environmental, and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

Performs washing, inspection and light repair of returned rental equipment to determine readiness for the next rental cycle and restore equipment to ready-for-rental condition. Executes preventive maintenance activities including lubrication, inspections, adjustments, and wear-part replacement in accordance with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) recommendations. Diagnoses basic mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, diesel, and small-engine issues and escalates complex repairs to Service and Repair or Heavy Diesel Mechanics as required. Documents inspections, maintenance, and repairs accurately within company work order systems to support fleet health tracking and compliance. Maintains organized shop, yard, and warehouse areas, including equipment washing and staging of equipment based on readiness status. Adheres to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and OES Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) policies, including required personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe shop practices. Supports inventory management by maintaining commonly used parts, fluids, and supplies to reduce equipment downtime.

Education Qualifications

• High School diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

Work Experience

• 1–3 years of experience in equipment maintenance, mechanical repair, or related field required.

Certifications and Licenses

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour General Industry certification within 3 months of hire required.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world. Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek. Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers. The DPR family of companies is closing the gap between design and construction with an integrated collection of products and services to build smarter, move faster and achieve strong results. Our approximately 11,000 employees share a commitment to growth, innovation and building great things—great teams, great careers and great projects that change the world.

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