Fleet Mechanic

At JH Kelly
, we’re looking for a driven, hands‑on Fleet Mechanic who thrives on diagnosing tough issues, keeping equipment running at peak performance, and ensuring every vehicle and machine is safe and ready for the job. This is your chance to make a real impact, based in Longview, WA. This role is for someone who brings sharp attention to detail, expert technical skills, and a strong commitment to safety and teamwork to the shop every day.

Celebrating over a century of excellence, JH Kelly is a fourth‑generation, family‑owned construction powerhouse with a legacy of tackling complex commercial and heavy industrial projects. With offices in Vancouver, Longview, Seattle, Bellingham, WA, and Milwaukie, OR, we’re an industry leader fueled by an award‑winning team known for safety, quality, and a tight‑knit, dynamic culture. Curious about our story and impact? Check us out at

We are looking for a detail‑oriented, highly skilled, and adaptable problem‑solver with a strong commitment to safety and teamwork. If you can juggle a blown turbo, guide a PM on parts lead times, and keep the big picture in focus, you’re the kind of force multiplier we need to drive our fleet forward.

As our Fleet Mechanic, you’ll be diagnosing, servicing, and repairing various systems on JH Kelly equipment and vehicles, including but not limited to semi‑trucks/trailers, aerial lifts, forklifts, excavators, backhoes, cranes, air compressors, welders, pickups, and flatbeds.

Pay Range: $26–$34 per hour (DOE), FLSA non‑exempt (OT eligible).

Here’s a deeper dive into what you’ll take on:

• Diagnostics & Hands‑On Repair
  • Hook the scanner, read the schematics, and chase faults on semi‑trucks/trailers, excavators, cranes, aerial lifts, forklifts, welders, compressors, pickups—anything with a JH Kelly tag.
  • Tear down and rebuild hydraulic, electrical, and powertrain systems; weld, fabricate, and get iron moving before the next shift.
  • Order parts like a strategist—knowing overnight vs. next week can save six figures in downtime.
• Preventive Maintenance & Shop Excellence
  • Execute PMs on schedule: oil analysis, track SAG, boom inspections—so breakdowns stay rare.
  • Keep your bay and service truck surgical‑clean; every tool shadowed, every shelf labeled, every fluid drum current.
• Safety & Operational Leadership
  • Lead daily tailgates, spot hazards first, and set the tone that zero incidents is the only acceptable number.
  • Act as the proactive liaison between shop and field, translating superintendent panic into prioritized repair plans.
• Parts & Vendor Stewardship
  • Manage parts inventory and keep the critical‑spares list one click ahead of reality.
  • Forecast seasonal needs (winter DEF heaters, summer A/C charges) so the fleet never blinks.

• Experience: 5+ years troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic & electrical systems on heavy machinery and trucks.
• Skills: Repairing Diesel/gas engines, hydraulic schematic fluency, electrical diagnostics with meter & scanner, and light welding/fabrication.
• Mindset: Strategic, with a knack for problem‑solving, change management, and driving fleet adoption of new tech.
• Tech Savvy: Comfortable with torque‑management apps. Bonus for AI‑assisted predictive maintenance tools.
• Education: High school diploma or GED; vocational diesel/heavy‑equipment training strongly preferred.
• Preferred: Class A CDL, ASE Heavy Truck or Master Tech certs, factory schools (Cat, Cummins, Genie).

This shop‑and‑yard role involves lifting 50 lbs overhead, frequent standing, walking, bending, and kneeling throughout the workday, as well as proficiency in using hand and power tools, which require manual dexterity and hand‑eye coordination. Good vision and hearing are essential, along with the ability to operate and maneuver vehicles and heavy equipment safely. Employees must adhere to a specific dress code, including sturdy, closed‑toe non‑slip shoes, comfortable but fitted clothing, and long pants for safety and efficiency in the shop.

Pay Range: $26–$34 per hour (DOE), FLSA non‑exempt (OT eligible).

• Comprehensive Medical/Vision/Rx – Dental/Ortho Coverage: JH Kelly pays…