Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Position: Heavy Equipment Mechanic [ID:93AI]
A stable municipal fleet operation is hiring a Heavy Equipment Mechanic in Sanford, FL to repair fleet vehicles, heavy equipment, and machinery. Ideal candidates have diagnostic, preventive maintenance, and repair experience. Apply today for stable municipal fleet work, competitive pay, and strong public-sector benefits.

Duties & Responsibilities Diagnose equipment failures and determine the correct repairs for heavy trucks, off-road equipment, machinery, and related tools.

Perform preventive maintenance, overhauls, and complex repairs on diesel and gasoline-powered vehicles and equipment.

Repair engines, hydraulics, air compressors, pumps, fuel and exhaust systems, ignition systems, electrical components, brakes, transmissions, and clutches.

Perform welding and fabrication repairs using oxy-acetylene and electrical welding equipment.

Road test light trucks, heavy trucks, fire trucks, dump trucks, forklifts, backhoes, service trucks, and similar equipment to confirm proper operation.

Provide emergency road service and support on-call coverage or emergency fleet response needs when required.

Requirements

Required:

High School Diploma or GED.Advanced hands-on experience repairing and maintaining diesel and gasoline-powered trucks, heavy equipment, machinery, and tools equivalent education, training, and experience may be considered.

Strong working knowledge of heavy equipment assembly, maintenance, diagnostics, and repair, including construction equipment, light trucks, heavy trucks, and mechanical equipment.

Hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic, electrical, brake, transmission, fuel, exhaust, ignition, and engine systems.

Certificates of Training and/or current ASE certifications in required areas such as heavy truck, A/C, electronic diesel engines, Cummins, Navistar, and Allison systems.

Must possess and maintain a valid Class A Florida Commercial Driver’s License or obtain one within 6 months of hire.

Able to perform heavy physical repair work, lift up to 100 lbs, work in demanding shop or field conditions, and support on-call or emergency fleet response needs when required.#SJ1 Compensation:$24.05 – $31.26/hour starting pay based on previous experience, certifications, and training

Additional compensation based on licensure

Company-provided uniforms

Benefits:

Full comprehensive benefits package available on the 1st of the month after 30 days Health, Vision, Dental, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and more Retirement plan Ongoing training
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