Diesel Mechanic | Lead Heavy Equipment Mechanic

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Advance, NC, US

Salary Range: $30.00 To $45.00 Hourly

About Company: Denali is the leading organic recycling company on a mission to unlock the power of unused food and organics, transforming them into resources to feed, fuel and replenish the earth. Our work is essential to keeping water clean, reducing the need for new landfill capacity, building soil fertility, helping farmers be more resilient, and reducing society’s reliance on fossil fuels.

Denali provides meaningful and measurable change for any business that handles food, creating value with our scalable solutions across the nation. Our services and products touch thousands of acres and businesses, millions of tons of organic material, and nearly every person who purchases and consumes food in the U.S.

Location: Advance, NC Facility
Employment Type: Full-Time

We’re looking for an experienced Lead Diesel Mechanic / Lead Diesel Technician who knows how to turn a wrench, find the problem, and get equipment back to work.

This is a hands-on lead position working on our fleet of diesel trucks, trailers, heavy equipment, and processing equipment. You’ll help lead the shop, prioritize repairs, troubleshoot tough problems, and make sure the equipment our crews depend on is safe and ready to run.

You’ll work on everything from Class A trucks and road tractors to dozers, loaders, excavators, skid steers, and forestry equipment
, along with conveyors, trommel screeners, grinders, and other stationary equipment.

We need someone who can diagnose problems, make repairs, help train other mechanics, and keep the shop moving.

• Lead the day-to-day work in the shop and help prioritize repairs.
• Diagnose and repair diesel engines, transmissions, brakes, suspension, steering, fuel systems, and drive trains.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical problems.
• Work on Class A diesel trucks, road tractors, trailers, and heavy equipment.
• Perform mechanical repairs on:
  • Bulldozers
  • Rubber-tire loaders
  • Excavators
  • Skid steers
  • Forestry equipment
  • Other construction and heavy equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic systems, including cylinders, pumps, valves, hoses, and motors.
• Diagnose electrical issues, wiring, sensors, and electronic controls.
• Work with diagnostic software and equipment-specific computer systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections to keep equipment running and reduce breakdowns.
• Help troubleshoot and repair conveyors, trommel screeners, horizontal grinders, and other processing equipment.
• Weld, cut, fabricate, and modify equipment as needed.
• Help train and mentor other mechanics.
• Check completed repairs to make sure the job was done right.
• Work with Operations to get down equipment back up and running as quickly as possible.
• Keep repair orders, inspections, and maintenance records up to date.
• Help manage parts and keep the shop organized.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and emergency repairs when needed.
• Follow all company safety requirements and DOT standards.
• Look for ways to keep equipment running longer and reduce downtime.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of diesel mechanic experience.
• Strong hands-on experience working on heavy equipment and diesel trucks.
• Experience repairing Class A trucks and trailers.
• Mechanical experience with equipment such as:
  • Bulldozers
  • Rubber-tire loaders
  • Excavators
  • Road tractors
  • Skid steers
  • Forestry equipment
• Strong hydraulic…