Traveling Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic

SST Direct; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

PTO

Holidays

Company Truck

Gas Card

Accommodation arrangement

Job summary

SST Direct seeks an experienced Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic for 100% travel across the Southeast U.S. to perform on-site maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on solar and battery storage project sites.

The role requires 5+ years in heavy equipment diesel tech, welding ability, and a valid CDL/Medical Card. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, PTO, holidays, company truck, gas card, and accommodation arrangements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Heavy Equipment Diesel Technician or equivalent.
• Strong working knowledge of diesel mechanics and heavy equipment systems.
• Welding ability with multiple processes (Torch, Stick, Mig, Tig, ARC).
• Unrestricted driver’s license and clean MVR; DOT Medical Card preferred.

Responsibilities

• Travel to solar and battery storage sites across the Southeast using company truck.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair diesel-powered equipment and hydraulics.
• Inspect and operate equipment to identify faults and perform repairs.
• Use diagnostic equipment and blueprints to guide repairs.
• Maintain parts inventory and ensure turnkey readiness for next assignment.
• Assist with daily inspections and maintain FMCSA/DOT compliance.

Skills

Willingness to travel

Diesel mechanic

Heavy equipment knowledge

Welding (Torch/Stick/Mig/Tig)

DOT/FMCSA compliance basics

Tools

MS Office

Diagnostic equipment

Hand and power tools set

Job description

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