MECHANIC I (Heavy Equipment)

Branch is searching for an entry‑level and safety‑oriented Mechanic to join our well‑established, growing company. The Mechanic I is responsible for assisting with the inspection, maintenance, and repair of heavy construction equipment such as bulldozers, excavators, loaders, backhoes, graders, and haul trucks. This role works under close supervision of senior mechanics and supervisors to develop technical skills and ensure the safe and efficient operation of company‑owned equipment. Duties/Responsibilities Perform routine preventative maintenance (lubrication, oil changes, filter replacements, inspections). Assist in diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues. Complete minor repairs and adjustments under supervision. Maintain service records and accurately document work performed. Inspect equipment for safety hazards and report deficiencies. Use hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and service manuals as directed. Keep work area, tools, and shop organized and clean. Follow company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and environmental guidelines. Assist senior mechanics with major component repairs (engines, transmissions, hydraulics). Ability to work independently on routine tasks and as part of a team. Qualifications High school diploma or GED. Basic training in automotive/heavy equipment repair (trade school, apprenticeship, or equivalent preferred). 0–2 years of relevant experience. Valid driver’s license (CDL preferred or ability to obtain). Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. and work in outdoor environments under varying weather conditions. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full‑time position which will typically involve 40+ hours a week. Due to the nature of the job, the employee must be available on‑call early/late hours to deal with delays, bad weather and emergencies at the job site. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste and smell. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. AAP/EEO Statement It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and condition of employment. Americans with Disabilities (ADA) : Branch provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment unless doing so would provide an undue hardship. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing an employment application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io. EEO Policy: It is the policy of The Branch Group and its subsidiary companies Branch Civil, Inc., Branch Builds, and Hopkins | Lacy to assure that applicants for employment and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation, disability, or veteran status. Such action shall include employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre‑apprenticeship, and/or on‑the‑job‑training. Tina Pfalzgraf is Branch Group’s EEO Officer, and she can be contacted at 3635 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, VA 24019, or View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Branch Builds, Inc.