Job Description

A leading national heavy civil contractor is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join their team in Miami, FL.

This is a shop-based position with some local project coverage as needed - you're home every night. The ideal candidate will have strong experience maintaining and repairing heavy construction equipment, with the ability to troubleshoot equipment and keep a heavy construction fleet operating safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain heavy construction equipment

• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections to identify potential equipment issues before they cause downtime

• Troubleshoot equipment problems using appropriate diagnostic tools and equipment

• Repair, replace, or rebuild components as needed

• Perform field repairs and maintenance on local construction jobsites

• Work closely with equipment operators, field personnel, and management to minimize equipment downtime

• Maintain accurate service and maintenance records

• Maintain tools, service vehicles, and work areas in a clean and organized condition

• Follow company safety procedures and equipment manufacturer guidelines

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience repairing and maintaining heavy construction equipment

• Strong hands-on experience diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and diesel engines, with the ability to identify complex equipment problems and determine the appropriate repair

• Experience working on equipment such as excavators, loaders, cranes, dozers, compactors, generators, foundation drill rigs, pile driving equipment, or other heavy construction equipment

• Ability to read and understand hydraulic and electrical schematics

• Experience using electronic diagnostic equipment and diagnostic software

• Welding and fabrication experience is a plus

• Ability to work independently and make sound repair decisions in the field

 What They Offer

• Competitive union wages

• Full benefits package

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Retirement benefits, paid time off, and holidays

• Local work - home every night

• Opportunity to work with a specialized heavy construction equipment fleet

• Stable work and a strong backlog with an established industry leader

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic looking for steady local work, strong pay & benefits, and the opportunity to work on a diverse fleet of heavy construction equipment while being home every night.


To be considered for this opportunity, Apply Today! 

Or submit your resume and questions to mark.jeffree@gogpac.com .

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.