Diesel Mechanic - Heavy Equipment

Diesel Mechanic – Heavy Equipment

Location: San Antonio, TX Area
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Compensation: $30–$45 per hour
Industry: Heavy Civil Construction / Infrastructure

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Diesel Mechanic – Heavy Equipment to support equipment maintenance and repair operations for a growing heavy civil construction company.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience diagnosing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing heavy construction equipment, diesel engines, and support vehicles. This position requires strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical troubleshooting skills, along with the ability to perform repairs in both shop and field environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on heavy construction equipment, diesel engines, trucks, and support vehicles.

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, fuel, and braking systems.

• Inspect, maintain, and repair transmissions, drivetrains, engines, and related equipment components.

• Respond to equipment breakdowns at job sites and perform field repairs to minimize downtime.

• Utilize diagnostic software, testing equipment, and specialized tools to identify equipment malfunctions.

• Identify worn or damaged components and determine appropriate repair solutions.

• Maintain equipment reliability, safety, and operational readiness.

• Follow established safety procedures and maintenance practices.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on diesel engine and heavy equipment repair experience , preferably within heavy civil construction, earthmoving, or a related industry.

• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and mechanical components.

• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions independently.

• Experience using diagnostic software, testing equipment, and mechanical repair tools.

• Ability to perform maintenance and repairs in both shop and field environments.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical training or certification in diesel mechanics or heavy equipment maintenance.

• Experience maintaining and repairing earthmoving equipment such as excavators, bulldozers, wheel loaders, motor graders, and backhoes.

• Experience with major heavy equipment manufacturers such as Caterpillar, Komatsu, John Deere, or similar brands.

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

• Previous experience supporting construction equipment fleets and responding to field breakdowns.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly Pay: $30–$45, depending on qualifications and experience.

• Full-time employment.

• Opportunity to work with a growing heavy civil construction organization.

Specific benefits, overtime opportunities, and work schedules will be discussed during the hiring process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Job Requirements: Diagnosing heavy construction equipment, Troubleshooting heavy construction equipment, Maintaining heavy construction equipment, Repairing heavy construction equipment, Diesel engines, Support vehicles, Mechanical troubleshooting, Hydraulic troubleshooting, Electrical troubleshooting, Preventive maintenance, Equipment inspections, Repairs on trucks, Repairs on support vehicles, Diagnosing mechanical systems, Diagnosing hydraulic systems, Diagnosing electrical systems, Diagnosing fuel systems, Diagnosing braking systems, Inspecting transmissions, Maintaining transmissions, Repairing transmissions, Inspecting drivetrains, Maintaining drivetrains, Repairing drivetrains, Responding to equipment breakdowns, Performing field repairs, Using diagnostic software, Using testing equipment, Using specialized tools, Identifying worn components, Repair solutions, Equipment reliability maintenance, Safety procedures, Maintenance practices, Mechanical repair tools, Shop repairs, Field repairs, Technical training in diesel mechanics, Heavy equipment maintenance, Earthmoving equipment maintenance, Commercial Driver's License