Heavy Equipment & Fleet Mechanic

ABOUT THE ROLE

Grit One is looking for a skilled, safety-minded Heavy Equipment & Fleet Mechanic to keep our operations running at full strength. You will own the full maintenance lifecycle of our heavy equipment fleet — from hands-on repairs to coordinating outside vendors. If you thrive in a fast-paced industrial environment, take pride in your work, and know that a machine that isn't ready is a machine that isn't earning, this role was built for you.

Core Responsibilities

• Ensure all equipment is fully prepared, maintained, and ready to perform on schedule — including delegation, oversight, and hands-on repair work.

• Maintain and repair trucks, trailers, and all supporting fleet assets; coordinate third-party service providers when needed.

• Operate a wide range of heavy industrial equipment safely and within manufacturer specifications.

• Train team members on the correct use, care, and safety requirements for equipment they operate.

• Track all repairs, maintenance history, costs, and labor time for equipment; manage parts, supplies, and tool inventory.

• Develop and lead daily and weekly team planning meetings; measure results against plan and adjust to drive continuous improvement.

• Identify process and policy improvement opportunities and escalate recommendations to your manager.

• Cover operator responsibilities when those seats are open or team members are offsite.

• Uphold and model all company safety policies and procedures at all times.

You will maintain, repair, and operate the following equipment:

Wheel Loaders Barge Excavator Telestacker

Track Excavator Wheel Bobcat Vessel Hoppers

Pneumatic Hoppers Conveyors Field Unloader

Bagging Machines Blenders Treated Salt Blending System

Mobile Dryer Supersack Machine Screener

Diesel Trucks & Trailers End Dump Trailers

What We're Looking For

• Proven hands-on experience in heavy equipment and/or fleet diesel mechanics — you know how machines are supposed to run and you know how to get them there.

• Comfortable working in an industrial, outdoor, or port/maritime environment.

• A natural leader who can train others, run planning meetings, and hold a team accountable.

• Detail-oriented when it comes to documentation — you track repairs, parts, and costs with discipline.

• Safety-first mindset: you follow the rules, and you hold your crew to them too.

• Self-starter who identifies what needs to be better and brings solutions, not just problems.

• Comfortable coordinating with outside vendors and managing third-party service provider relationships.

What Makes This a Great Opportunity

• Be a core contributor at a growing industrial operations company with a strong team culture.

• Work with a diverse, high-value fleet of heavy equipment across real-scale industrial operations.

• Grow your leadership skills — this role has genuine authority and ownership, not just a wrench.

• A company that invests in training, standard operating procedures, and systems to set you up for success.

• Competitive pay and benefits for the right candidate.

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