Heavy Equipment Mechanic

About This Role

Join a major tunnel project in Manchester, NH as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic. This is an hourly, nonexempt role with starting pay at $51/hr DOE. You'll keep a fleet of heavy diesel equipment running — cranes, excavators, loaders, forklifts and more — in both above-ground and underground work zones. Day-to-day you'll run diagnostics, perform preventative maintenance, conduct DOT and company safety inspections, and make hydraulic, electrical and mechanical repairs. The work is physically demanding, often in tight or wet conditions, and requires close teamwork with operators, engineers and safety staff. OSHA 10 and 5+ years of heavy diesel/hydraulic experience are required.

What You'll Do

• • Perform diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and repairs on heavy diesel equipment (cranes, excavators, loaders, skid steers, forklifts).
• • Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, electrical, fuel, transmission and powertrain systems.
• • Conduct DOT and company safety inspections and complete accurate maintenance and inspection records.
• • Work above ground and in underground/tunnel environments, following confined-space and site safety procedures.
• • Collaborate with equipment operators, engineers and safety officers to prioritize repairs and get units back in service quickly.
• • Maintain parts, tools and basic inventory; recommend parts and order supplies as needed.

What We're Looking For

• • OSHA 10 certification (required).
• • 5+ years of hands-on heavy truck/diesel and hydraulic system maintenance experience.
• • Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills for hydraulic, electrical and mechanical systems.
• • Ability to work in confined spaces and underground environments; physically able to lift 40+ lbs and perform strenuous tasks.
• • Comfort using repair manuals, precision measuring tools and electronic diagnostic equipment.
• • Valid driver's license; CDL may be required for some vehicle operations.

Qualifications

• • OSHA 10 (required).
• • 5+ years heavy equipment/diesel maintenance experience.
• • High school diploma or GED preferred; vocational/diesel tech training a plus.
• • CDL or commercial driving experience preferred (may be required for certain equipment).
• • Ability to read technical manuals, schematics and blueprints; basic computer entry for maintenance records.
• • English — conversational (for safety communication and documentation).

What We Offer

• • Starting pay $51+/hr DOE with overtime opportunities.
• • Day-shift schedule (project-based) — consistent hours and steady onsite work.
• • On-site safety training and support to maintain required certifications (OSHA refresher access).
• • Direct, hands-on work on a large infrastructure project — steady work and clear scope.
• • Immediate need/hiring for experienced diesel/hydraulic mechanics.

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