Heavy Equipment Shop Mechanic - Richmond

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Heavy Equipment Shop Mechanic - Richmond

The primary responsibilities of this position are to diagnose and repair heavy highway, trucks, grading, and asphalt equipment and maintenance issues.

• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task.
• Perform repairs and overhaul of various highway, grading and asphalt equipment, pumps, air compressors, transmissions, controls, and accessories, etc.
• Test equipment following repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with operating specifications.
• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance practices necessary to increase the service life of the equipment.
• Prepare required documentation including work orders and parts lists in an accurate and timely manner.
• Notify the Shop Foreman when problems arise.
• Perform all other duties deemed necessary or assigned.

• High School Diploma / GED.

• Minimum 5 years of experience with heavy equipment preferred.

• Effective communication and organization skills.
• Diagnose and repair heavy grading and paving equipment.
• Experienced with diesel engines, hydraulic components, and electrical systems.
• Able to perform repairs in accordance with OSHA safety regulations.
• Virginia State Inspection license desirable but not required.
• Must have a valid Driver's License in good standing.
• Mechanical aptitude.

• Job requires the following motions: climbing, bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, vibrating, and reaching.
• Requires lifting up to 50lbs.
• Overtime work is required.
• Potential exposure to extremes of hot or cold weather.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer / EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet

Branscome benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, retirement savings and professional development.

When you work for Branscome, you join our diverse, innovative team. Our differences breed the ideas which fuel our success. Every aspect of our relationship with current and potential employees is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law.

This pertains not only to initial employment and working conditions but also to all actions affecting hiring, promotions and transfers, training (including apprenticeship and pre‑apprenticeship when required), compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. Adherence to this policy and compliance with the law is expected of all employees.

Branscome is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of this Company to assure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and any other characteristic protected by law. Such action shall include: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer;

recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre‑apprenticeship, and/or on‑the‑job training. Branscome is in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations and ensure equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Branscome will provide reasonable accommodation to all applicants who require assistance completing the online application process.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, please email  for assistance. We are committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process.

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