Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic

Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic

Location: Taneytown, MD
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $24.00/hour — higher pay available depending on experience

Seeking an experienced Diesel Mechanic to service, troubleshoot, and repair heavy equipment, trucks, trailers, cranes, and other motorized machinery. This hands-on role requires strong mechanical skills, safe work practices, and the ability to address equipment problems promptly.

Some travel may be required for training, meetings, maintenance, repairs, or other work assignments.

• Inspect equipment and identify mechanical or operational problems.
• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, trucks, trailers, cranes, and related machinery.
• Troubleshoot systems involving hydraulics, electronics, small engines, air conditioning
  , and other mechanical systems.
• Complete maintenance and repair orders with accurate mileage, operating hours, dates, and work details.
• Communicate urgent equipment issues and repair needs to the Shop Foreman.
• Follow assigned repair priorities and help keep equipment downtime to a minimum.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe, clean, and organized condition.
• Follow applicable safety procedures, regulations, and work practices.
• Work with the maintenance team to complete service and repair assignments efficiently.
• Travel to other locations as needed for repairs, preventive maintenance, training, meetings, or other assignments.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• 5+ years of maintenance experience with heavy equipment, trucks, trailers, cranes, or similar machinery.
• 5+ years of experience in at least two of the following technical areas:
  • Hydraulics
  • Electronics
  • Small engines
  • Air conditioning
  • Other related mechanical systems
• High school diploma/GED plus trade school, dealership, or factory service training in diesel mechanical repair and maintenance equivalent to associate-level technical training.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and respond to urgent repair needs.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Professional certifications related to heavy equipment maintenance and repair are preferred/required as applicable.
• Additional certifications may be required based on assigned duties.

• Frequent bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, climbing, walking, sitting, and standing.
• Ability to carry tools, parts, and other materials.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work extended hours when necessary.
• Regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
• Assistance is required for items weighing more than 75 lbs. or items that create an ergonomic lifting or movement challenge.