Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Full Time Johnston, RI, US

EMPLOYER:
RIRRC

DEPARTMENT:
Garage

REPORTS TO:
Maintenance Manager

EFFECTIVE DATE:
10/01/2026

This position is responsible for providing major, minor, and preventative maintenance repairs on vehicle and heavy equipment.

• Performs repair or preventative maintenance on electrical, diesel and gasoline vehicles, including compactor, excavator, wheel loader, and other vehicles; typical repairs and maintenance would include work on engines, transmissions, chassis, drive lines, and components such as hydraulic systems, air, wet and dry brake systems, electrical, wheels, tires and undercarriages.
• Conducts diagnostics and troubleshooting of equipment systems.
• Completes major repair tasks including engine and transmission replacements, final drive rebuild, undercarriage replacement, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Learn and troubleshoot Tier 4 emission systems.
• Performs quarterly landfill equipment inspections and cleaning.
• Inspects machines uses OEM and RIRRC maintenance checklist, repair or report any issues.
• Tests drive and/or inspects vehicles for wear, damage, or specific problems affective performance.
• Performs engine tune ups, including diagnosing items in need of repair, replacement, or adjustment; makes repairs as necessary.
• Oversees vendor service and repair orders.
• Demonstrates continual effort to improve operations, reduces turnaround times, streamline work processes, and works cooperatively to provide quality customer service.
• Attends prescheduled off-site training that may require travel and overnight stay.
• Works safely without presenting a threat or others and maintains good housekeeping and clean-as-you-go practices.
• Completes paperwork associated with repairing equipment, parts usage, and accounting for time in repairs, in a timely manner.
• Operates various hand tools and equipment.
• Cleans and maintains tools and equipment.
• Performs light welding and fabrication.
• Follows and contributes to health and safety procedures and follows requirements for equipment Lock Out Tag Out.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

• High school diploma and 5 years of trade school training and/or equivalent experience.
• Certificates, licenses and registrations required:
• Must be able to obtain OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety within 12 months of employment.
• Must be able to obtain Hoisting Engineers restricted endorsement 204 excavating equipment or equivalent within six months and maintain throughout employment.
• Possess a current, valid driver’s license.
• Database Software;
• Electronic Mail Software (Outlook);
• Other skills required :
• A minimum of five years related experience or trade school.
• Read and interpret manuals and schematics.
• Experience with heavy equipment repair and maintenance.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Read, write, and speak English.
• Perform intermediate math addition, subtraction, division, multiplication with decimals and fractions.
• Ability to install heavy equipment accessories.
• Basic computer and keyboarding knowledge to enter and extract data and maintain records.
• Must provide own tools.
• Must be available to work overtime as needed.

• Ethics/Integrity - Reliable in carrying out instructions and performing assignments. Wiling to take on responsibilities and be accountable. Treats others with dignity and respect. Works to prevent accidents, injuries, and theft. Lives up to commitments. Is honest is all dealings.
• Dependability/ Reliability - Sets and observes own priorities for best use of time and meets deadlines. Adequately prepares equipment and work area to perform daily tasks. Completes required inspections of equipment and reports…