Traveling Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic

SST Direct
Tuscaloosa, AL
DIRECT HIRE: An awesome opportunity for an experienced Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic to join a dynamic team.

Salary: $43hr + OT
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, holidays

Role & Responsibilities:
  • Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment
  • Use effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Operate and inspect vehicles, machines or heavy equipment to diagnose repairs
  • Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices
  • Safely dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using small truck crane, hoists and hand tools
  • Troubleshoot, rewire and or repair electrical systems
  • Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs
  • Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications
  • Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings
  • As needed, assist vehicle and equipment operators in completing daily equipment inspections prior to each use; ensure safety policies concerning equipment operation
  • Have an understanding of FMSCA DOT Compliance requirements for vehicles and equipment
  • Assure that equipment arriving and leaving the project is Job‐ready (Turnkey) for the next assignment
  • Identify and assess improvement opportunities and participate in continuous improvement efforts
  • Report all accidents and near misses; participate in the investigation process as needed
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
Once you apply, please text "HEDM" to 904-712-6140 for a faster reply.

INDH

Posted 2026-01-30

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