Diesel Mechanic

Description

The mechanic will be responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and repairing a wide range of heavy‑duty assets, including trucks, trailers, forklifts, backhoes, skidders, and dump trucks. Work includes servicing diesel engines, transmissions, brake and electrical systems, as well as steering and cooling components, while maintaining accurate records of all activities.

• Inspect, maintain, and repair heavy‑duty equipment and vehicles.
• Service diesel engines, transmissions, brakes, electrical, steering, and cooling systems.
• Record all maintenance activities via phone, email, text, and paperwork.
• Perform routine tasks such as oil changes, battery checks, and lubrication.
• Repair or replace faulty mechanical and electrical components.
• Dismantle and reassemble equipment using hoists and hand tools.
• Diagnose faults with engine diagnostic and computerized test equipment.
• Test repaired equipment to verify performance meets manufacturer specs.
• Fit bearings and overhaul mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Assemble gear systems and align frames and gears.
• Weld or solder broken parts and structural members with electric or gas welders.
• Fabricate parts from sheet metal or other materials.
• Maintain a comprehensive tool set; company provides specialty tools.
• Work in extreme outdoor environments (heat, cold, wet weather).
• Perform physically demanding positions (stooping, standing, bending, kneeling, squatting) for 8‑12‑hour days.
• Lift, pull, and push materials and equipment as required.
• Safely lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Keep a clean, professional appearance on‑site and while traveling.
• Maintain daily upkeep of the work area and company equipment.
• Be flexible with work hours and provide overtime when needed.
• Complete and turn in all required paperwork each day.

Requirements

The position requires the ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions and to perform physically demanding tasks such as stooping, standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds for extended 8‑12‑hour shifts. Mobility in both upper and lower body is essential, and the role may involve moving and positioning equipment without assistance.

Reliability and teamwork are crucial; regular attendance, a collaborative attitude, and a professional appearance are expected at all times, including when representing the company off‑site. The mechanic must keep the work area and equipment orderly, be flexible with overtime, and ensure all required paperwork is completed and submitted daily.

Benefits

SunEnergy1’s Mechanic Department is hiring a Heavy Duty Mechanic III, offering a $2,500 sign‑on bonus. The role reports to the Equipment Maintenance Manager, with reporting lines adjusting as workload changes. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated team player focused on fixing, diagnosing, and performing preventive maintenance on all equipment and trucks.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance