Traveling Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic Job Little Rock area,Arkansas USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

DIRECT HIRE: An awesome opportunity for an experienced Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic to join a dynamic team. This position requires for 100% travel across the Southeast U.S.

Salary: $50hr - $54hr + OT

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, holidays, company truck, gas card, accommodation arrangement

Role & Responsibilities:

Travel to assigned solar and battery storage project sites throughout the area using a company-provided service truck to perform on-site equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair a wide range of diesel-powered equipment, hydraulic systems, trucks, heavy equipment, and HEO/construction equipment used at renewable-energy job sites
Operate and inspect vehicles, machinery, and heavy equipment to identify mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and operational faults and determine necessary repairs
Use computerized engine diagnostic equipment, calibration devices, testing equipment, and hands-on troubleshooting methods to diagnose diesel engine and equipment malfunctions
Safely dismantle, repair, and reassemble heavy equipment using small truck cranes, hoists, hand tools, and power tools while following proper lifting and safety procedures
Troubleshoot, rewire, and repair electrical systems and equipment components while reading operating manuals, blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
Research, order, organize, and maintain parts inventory to support field repairs and ensure equipment remains operational with minimal downtime
Test repaired and assembled equipment to verify proper performance, safety, reliability, and compliance with manufacturer specifications
Assist operators with daily equipment inspections, maintain FMCSA/DOT compliance, and ensure equipment arriving at and leaving each project is job-ready and turnkey for its next assignment
Maintain a safe and organized field environment, communicate effectively with project teams, report accidents and near misses, and participate in continuous-improvement initiatives

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