Heavy equipment mechanic

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

We’re seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join a maintenance team supporting multiple yard locations. This role is all about keeping operations running—diagnosing issues, performing repairs, and ensuring equipment is safe, reliable, and productive.

What You’ll Do

• Perform hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on:

  • Hydraulic systems and power units

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    Excavators, loaders, backhoes, and material handlers

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    Balers, shears, shredders, and other processing machinery

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    Air systems, motors, and electrical components

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    Skid steers, forklifts, and related equipment

• Handle preventive maintenance schedules to reduce downtime and extend machine life.

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  Respond quickly to breakdowns and perform on-site repairs.

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  Accurately track service logs, work orders, and equipment history.

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  Partner with the Maintenance Manager and technicians to coordinate repairs and share expertise.

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  Assist with inventory, sourcing repair parts, and working with vendors when needed.

What We’re Looking For

• 2 years of heavy equipment maintenance and repair experience (construction or industrial setting preferred).

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  Strong background in hydraulics, diesel engines, mechanical troubleshooting, and diagnostics.

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  Ability to read schematics, diagrams, and technical manuals.

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  Welding/fabrication skills are a plus.

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  Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel between sites.

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  Safety-first mindset and ability to work independently or in a team.

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  Experience with CMMS systems preferred.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

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  401(k) with company match

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  PTO

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  Life insurance

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  Tools Purchase Program

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  Work Vehicle

For those interested, apply by submitting a resume or contact McKenzie McGranor directly at

[email protected]

or

605-705-4018

for a confidential conversation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.