Yellow Iron Mechanic — Heavy Equipment Technician

Kilgore; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Overtime opportunities

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life & disability insurance

Paid vacation

401K

Job summary

Kilgore is seeking a Yellow Iron Mechanic to maintain and service heavy equipment at active job sites around Grand Junction, CO. You will diagnose, repair, and rebuild engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems, with welding and fabrication as needed. The role includes field service on-site, reporting, and strict safety adherence.

Qualified candidates have 1+ years of heavy equipment experience, knowledge of CAT/Komatsu/JD equipment, and ability to read schematics. CDL is a plus; CDL preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ years heavy equipment/yellow iron mechanic experience.
• Strong understanding of Caterpillar, Komatsu, or John Deere equipment.
• Proficient with hydraulic and electrical troubleshooting.
• Ability to read equipment schematics and parts diagrams.
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred.
• CDL is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair engine, hydraulic, electrical, cooling, fuel, and drive train systems.
• Service and rebuild components: hydraulic cylinders, pumps, motors, final drives, swing bearings, radiators, coolers, DEF/NRS systems, undercarriage.
• Perform scheduled PMs per OEM and company standards.
• Troubleshoot fault codes using CAT ET or similar software.
• Identify root causes of repeated failures and report to Equipment Manager.
• Perform welding and fabrication as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment/yellow iron experience

Caterpillar/Komatsu/John Deere

Hydraulic and electrical troubleshoot

Read schematics/diagrams

Welding & fabrication

CDL is a plus

Tools

CAT ET

Job description

Kilgore is seeking a Yellow Iron Mechanic to maintain and service heavy equipment at active job sites around Grand Junction, CO. You will diagnose, repair, and rebuild engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems, with welding and fabrication as needed. The role includes field service on-site, reporting, and strict safety adherence.

Qualified candidates have 1+ years of heavy equipment experience, knowledge of CAT/Komatsu/JD equipment, and ability to read schematics. CDL is a plus; CDL preferred.