Heavy Equipment Mechanic

About This Role

We’re hiring a Heavy Equipment Mechanic in Atlanta, GA to maintain and repair a growing rental fleet. This is hands-on work — you’ll diagnose diesel and hydraulic issues, perform PMs, turn over returned equipment quickly, and keep machines ready for the jobsite. You should be a practical, safety-minded technician who can work independently in the shop or out on service calls. Strong diagnostic skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize repairs in a fast-paced environment are essential. Pay up to $37/hr based on experience.

What You'll Do

• • Perform timely turnover and repair of returned rental equipment to meet availability targets
• • Diagnose failures using schematics and troubleshoot diesel engines, hydraulics, powertrain, and transmissions
• • Perform preventive maintenance inspections, PMs and documented repairs
• • Maintain a clean, organized workspace and service truck, including mounted equipment
• • Coordinate customer service and onsite service calls; represent the company professionally on site
• • Manage inventory: order parts, track commonly used items, and control shop supplies

What We're Looking For

• • 2+ years hands-on experience maintaining and repairing heavy equipment or diesel machinery
• • Strong diagnostic skills with the ability to read schematics and troubleshoot hydraulic and engine systems
• • Experience with diesel engine, transmission and powertrain maintenance and repairs
• • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, prioritize tasks, and handle multiple jobs daily
• • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to customer sites; clean driving record preferred
• • Basic computer skills for work orders and parts systems (Wynne RentalMan and Coupa experience a plus)

Qualifications

• • Minimum 2 years as a heavy equipment/diesel technician or equivalent field experience
• • ASE Diesel or equivalent certification preferred
• • OSHA 10 (or 30) training preferred
• • EPA or emissions certifications (if applicable) preferred
• • Valid driver's license and acceptable MVR
• • Ability to lift 50+ lbs, perform physical work and work outdoors in variable conditions

What We Offer

• • Competitive pay — up to $37.00/hr based on experience
• • Overtime pay when applicable
• • Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• • 401(k) plan and paid time off
• • Tool and uniform/boot allowance or reimbursement
• • Paid training and opportunities for certification reimbursement

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