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Heavy Mechanic in Opa Locka

Date Posted: 19 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Heavy Equipment Mechanic – Heavy Civil Construction

Location: Miami, FL
Position: Full-Time | Local | No Overnight Travel

One of our clients, a highly respected and well-established heavy civil contractor with a strong presence throughout the East Coast, is looking to add experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanics to their team in the Miami, Florida area!

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working on heavy machinery and wants to join a company offering steady, consistent work, competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and long-term career stability.

The best part? NO overnight travel! This position is primarily shop-based, with occasional trips to local job sites for equipment maintenance and repairs. You'll be home every night!

What You'll Be Doing

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

  • Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and routine servicing.

  • Work on hydraulic, diesel, electrical, and mechanical systems.

  • Troubleshoot equipment failures and complete necessary repairs to minimize downtime.

  • Service and repair equipment primarily in the shop, with occasional visits to local Miami-area job sites.

  • Maintain accurate maintenance and repair records.

  • Follow company safety procedures and equipment maintenance standards.

What We're Looking For

  • 5+ years of experience as a heavy equipment or diesel mechanic, preferably within heavy civil construction.

  • Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and mechanical troubleshooting.

  • Experience working on excavators, dozers, loaders, cranes, and other heavy construction equipment.

  • Experience with drilling rigs, pile-driving equipment, or foundation machinery is highly desirable!

  • Ability to independently diagnose and repair complex equipment issues.

  • Relevant mechanical certifications or technical training preferred.

  • Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to safety.

What's in It for You?

  • Competitive compensation based on experience.

  • Excellent benefits package.

  • Consistent, year-round work with an established East Coast contractor.

  • NO overnight travel – home every night!

  • Primarily shop-based work with local field service opportunities.

  • Long-term stability with a company that continues to grow.

  • Opportunity to work on specialized heavy civil construction equipment.

Interested in Learning More?

Whether you're actively looking or just curious about what else is out there, I'd love to connect and share more about this opportunity!

Apply today or reach out directly for a confidential conversation!

Phoebe Johnson | Executive Search Consultant
gpac | Growing People and Companies
📞 605-705-3365
✉️ phoebe.johnson@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.

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