Heavy Equipment Mechanic in Norwalk

Job Description

Position: Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Hiring Contact: Jacob Parish | Jacob.parish@gogpac.com 
Compensation: Below — 

Job Overview: Our team is looking to add a skilled Heavy Equipment Mechanic. This is a full-time, shop-based position maintaining and repairing truck mounted industrial equipment. We’re a leading OEM of specialized truck-mounted industrial equipment, backed by strong stakeholders with a reputation for durability and innovation for over 50 years. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems on truck-mounted vacuum trucks 
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, and technical manuals 
• Perform scheduled PM inspections on chassis, vacuum body, hydraulic, electrical, air, and water systems 
• Conduct DOT inspections and complete repairs to OEM/DOT standards 
• Perform and document “check-in” and “check-out” inspections on rental fleet units to “Ready-to-Rent” status 
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe shop environment 
• Occasional travel for field service calls and factory training 

Qualifications: 

• Minimum 3 years of verifiable heavy equipment, truck, or vacuum truck mechanic experience 
• Solid knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical troubleshooting 
• Ability to read and work from electrical/hydraulic schematics 
• Experience performing DOT inspections a plus 
• Basic computer skills and strong documentation habits 
• Self-motivated, organized, excellent communicator, and true team player 
• Must own basic hand tools and toolbox (company provides all large/specialized tools) 
• Valid driver’s license (CDL is a plus but not required) 

Compensation & Benefits: 

• Day-one medical, dental, and vision insurance 

• 1st shift schedule (no nights/weekends) 

• Profit-sharing program 

• Matching 401(k) 

• Company-paid uniforms and new, clean, safe facility 

• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation 

• Company-paid life insurance, short-term & long-term disability 

• Gym membership reimbursement 

• Educational assistance and dependent scholarship programs 

For more information or to apply, please contact Jacob Parish directly at jacob.parish@gogpac.com or 850-806-2547.

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.