Yellow Iron Mechanic - Field & Shop Tech, Grand Junction

Hirebridge; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Hirebridge is seeking a Yellow Iron Mechanic in Grand Junction, CO to maintain and service heavy equipment. You will diagnose and repair engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and drive trains, with PMs per OEM standards and field service on active sites.

Welding and fabrication skills are valued, as is ability to read schematics and use CAT ET for diagnostics. Requirements include 1+ years in heavy equipment repair, knowledge of CAT/Komatsu/JD machines, and a valid driver's license; CDL is a

Qualifications

• 1+ years heavy equipment/yellow iron mechanic experience (preferred).
• Strong understanding of Caterpillar, Komatsu, or John Deere equipment.
• Proficient with hydraulic and electrical troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair engine, hydraulic, electrical, cooling, fuel, and drive train systems.
• Service and rebuild components such as hydraulic cylinders, pumps and motors, final drives, swing bearings, radiators/coolers, and DEF/NRS systems.
• Perform scheduled Preventive Maintenance (PMs) following OEM and company standards.
• Troubleshoot fault codes using CAT ET or similar diagnostic software.
• Identify root causes of repeated failures and report them to the Equipment Manager.
• Perform welding and fabrication as needed (pins, bushings, brackets, guards).
• Respond to breakdowns on active jobsites with safe field diagnostics and repairs.

Skills

Heavy equipment

Hydraulic troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Tools

CAT ET

Job description

Hirebridge is seeking a Yellow Iron Mechanic in Grand Junction, CO to maintain and service heavy equipment. You will diagnose and repair engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and drive trains, with PMs per OEM standards and field service on active sites.

Welding and fabrication skills are valued, as is ability to read schematics and use CAT ET for diagnostics. Requirements include 1+ years in heavy equipment repair, knowledge of CAT/Komatsu/JD machines, and a valid driver's license; CDL is a