Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Trillium Staffing is now seeking a Heavy Equipment Field Technician / Mechanic in Rossville, TN for a direct-hire opportunity! We are seeking a highly skilled Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician for a premier provider of industrial equipment solutions. This is a Direct Hire opportunity for a technician who excels in the maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of large-scale mechanical assets and customer equipment. Schedule is 1st shift, Monday-Friday. The pay rate is $32-38/hour, depending on experience. The ideal candidate will be responsible for executing preventative maintenance programs and ensuring the operational readiness of specialized machinery within a high-volume logistics and terminal environment. Key Responsibilities Maintenance & Repair: Perform complex repairs and routine servicing on a variety of company-owned and customer-facing heavy industrial equipment. System Diagnostics: Utilize extensive knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, and diesel engine systems to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues. Safety & Compliance: Adhere strictly to all safety protocols and department policies to ensure a zero-accident work environment. Field Operations: Complete daily site activities, including work orders, timekeeping, and detailed maintenance record-keeping. Parts Coordination: Collaborate with Purchasing and Parts departments to identify and source necessary components for equipment uptime. Logistics: Monitor and maintain inventory of company-owned assets, tools, and specialized equipment. Working Conditions Outdoor Environment: Ability to work comfortably in various weather elements (heat, cold, rain, etc.) within a large-scale industrial yard. Height Requirements: Must be comfortable working at heights of up to 80 feet using man baskets or aerial lifts. Availability: Must be willing to work overtime as assigned and participate in a standard On-Call rotation to support customer needs. What We Offer Direct Hire Placement: Stability with a leading national organization. Top-Tier Benefits: An industry-leading benefits package with exceptionally low employee premiums. Professional Growth: Opportunity to work on diverse, high-value industrial machinery. Required Skills & Qualifications Experience: Minimum of 5 years of maintenance and repair experience, specifically with 2+ years focused on heavy equipment (e.g., steel mill machinery, large-scale hydraulics, or similar "yellow iron"). Technical Proficiency: Extensive expertise in hydraulic systems, electrical diagnostics, and various OEM platforms. Physical Ability: Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and remain mobile throughout a full shift. Administrative Skills: Intermediate computer skills and a high level of detail in record-keeping and maintenance documentation. Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr