Traveling Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic

SST Direct; Franklin (TN); Presencial; USD 69.000 - 74.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO

Holidays

Company truck

Gas card

Accommodation arrangement

Descripción de la vacante

SST Direct seeks an experienced Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic for 100% travel across the Southeast U.S. in a company truck, performing on-site maintenance and repairs on diesel-powered equipment at solar and battery storage sites.

diagnose and repair hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems using diagnostic tools, maintain inventories, and ensure safety and FMCSA/DOT compliance. A minimum of 5 years’ experience and a clean driving record are required; CDL may be needed within 12 months.

Formación

• At least 5 years of Heavy Equipment Diesel Technician experience.
• Knowledge of solar project equipment.
• Unrestricted driver’s license and clean MVR.
• DOT Medical Card required or obtainable.
• Proficient with MS Office.

Responsabilidades

• Travel to project sites across the Southeast U.S. in a company truck for on-site maintenance and repairs.
• Diagnose and repair diesel-powered equipment, hydraulic systems, trucks, and heavy machinery at renewable-energy sites.
• Operate and inspect vehicles to identify faults and determine necessary repairs.
• Use diagnostic tools, calibration devices, and testing equipment for troubleshooting.
• Disassemble and repair heavy equipment with safe lifting procedures.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems and read manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Maintain parts inventory to minimize downtime and support field repairs.
• Test repaired equipment for safety, reliability, and compliance.
• Assist operators with daily inspections and ensure turnkey readiness for next assignment.
• Maintain a safe field environment and participate in continuous improvement.

Conocimientos

Diesel engine repair

Electrical diagnostics

Hydraulic systems

Preventive maintenance

MS Office familiarity

CDL

Field service travel

Welding (Torch/MIG/TIG)

Herramientas

Welding equipment

Descripción del empleo

DIRECT HIRE: An awesome opportunity for an experienced Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic to join a dynamic team. This position requires for 100% travel across the Southeast U.S.

Salary: $50hr - $54hr + OT

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, holidays, company truck, gas card, accommodation arrangement

Role & Responsibilities:

• Travel to assigned solar and battery storage project sites throughout the area using a company-provided service truck to perform on-site equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair a wide range of diesel-powered equipment, hydraulic systems, trucks, heavy equipment, and HEO/construction equipment used at renewable-energy job sites
• Operate and inspect vehicles, machinery, and heavy equipment to identify mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and operational faults and determine necessary repairs
• Use computerized engine diagnostic equipment, calibration devices, testing equipment, and hands-on troubleshooting methods to diagnose diesel engine and equipment malfunctions
• Safely dismantle, repair, and reassemble heavy equipment using small truck cranes, hoists, hand tools, and power tools while following proper lifting and safety procedures
• Troubleshoot, rewire, and repair electrical systems and equipment components while reading operating manuals, blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
• Research, order, organize, and maintain parts inventory to support field repairs and ensure equipment remains operational with minimal downtime
• Test repaired and assembled equipment to verify proper performance, safety, reliability, and compliance with manufacturer specifications
• Assist operators with daily equipment inspections, maintain FMCSA/DOT compliance, and ensure equipment arriving at and leaving each project is job-ready and turnkey for its next assignment
• Maintain a safe and organized field environment, communicate effectively with project teams, report accidents and near misses, and participate in continuous-improvement initiatives

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability and willingness to travel as needed to multiple projects in multiple states.
• At least 5 years of experience as a Heavy Equipment Diesel Technician with a strong working knowledge of mechanics
• Knowledge of Solar Project based equipment
• Must have working knowledge of commercial construction equipment, machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Unrestricted driver’s license and clean MVR
• Must possess basic tools such as impacts, pneumatic or battery-operated drivers, wrenches and sockets up to 2”
• Welding ability and knowledge with Torch, Stick, Mig, Tig and ARC
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Position will require an up-to-date possession or ability to obtain DOT(Non-CDL) Medical Card
• Position may require the possession of or obtaining Class A CDL (within 12 months of hire)
• Proficient computer analytical skills using MSOffice and various other programs
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected)

Physical Demands:

• Ability to move, lift or carry items up to 50 lbs.
• Flexibility and full range of motion with repetitive movement
• Ability to travel, drive or perform up to 11 hours per day when required

Work Environment:

• Construction Project, maybe remote at times based on location
• Requires working or exposure to adverse climate conditions such as hot, cold, dusty, rainy, snow
• Working around moving construction equipment
• Working in bright or low lighting conditions