Traveling Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Utility Fleet Services; Rupert (ID); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Utility Fleet Services, a premier mobile fleet repair company headquartered near Rupert, Idaho, seeks skilled heavy equipment mechanics to service utility construction equipment and vehicles. The role involves repairing, reassembling, and testing heavy machinery at client sites across the country with occasional fabrication work.

Candidates should have 2–5 years of unsupervised mechanic experience, a valid CDL A, and OSHA/DOT certifications.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of unsupervised heavy equipment mechanic experience.
• Fabrication and welding experience preferred.
• Ability to travel nationwide.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver License.
• Compliance with OSHA and other safety regulations.
• Valid DOT Medical Certification.
• Heavy equipment mechanic certification preferred.
• Pass pre-employment and other drug screening requirements.

Responsibilities

• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
• Operate and inspect machines to diagnose defects.
• Test mechanical products after repair to ensure performance.
• Clean, lubricate, and perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Read operating manuals, blueprints, and drawings.
• Overhaul and test machines to ensure efficiency.
• Fit bearings to repair or overhaul equipment.
• Diagnose faults using diagnostic equipment and gauges.
• Examine parts for damage or wear using micrometers and gauges.

Skills

Heavy equipment experience

Fabrication and welding

CDL Class A

OSHA compliance

DOT medical cert

Pre-employment screening

Job description

Utility Fleet Services, a premier mobile fleet repair company headquartered near Rupert, Idaho, seeks skilled heavy equipment mechanics to service utility construction equipment and vehicles. The role involves repairing, reassembling, and testing heavy machinery at client sites across the country with occasional fabrication work.

Candidates should have 2–5 years of unsupervised mechanic experience, a valid CDL A, and OSHA/DOT certifications.