Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Location: Piscataway, NJ
Salary: $35–$45/hour
Shift: Full-time, Day Shift

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our team. You will be diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a wide range of heavy construction and earthmoving equipment in a shop environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues on equipment including:
  • Excavators (CAT, Komatsu, Volvo, Hitachi, John Deere, Link-Belt)
  • Dozers and track loaders (CAT, Komatsu, John Deere)
  • Wheel loaders and skid steers
  • Motor graders
  • Articulated and rigid dump trucks
  • Compactors and pavers
  • Backhoes and telehandlers
  • Scrapers and pipe layers
• Perform preventive maintenance (oil, filters, fluids, belts, hoses)
• Read and interpret service manuals and electrical schematics
• Document repairs and parts usage accurately

Requirements

• 3–5 years of heavy equipment repair experience
• Strong diesel, hydraulic, and electrical systems knowledge
• OEM dealership experience preferred (CAT, John Deere, Komatsu, Volvo, CASE, Hitachi, etc.)
• High school diploma or technical certificate

Benefits

• Competitive pay + full benefits package
• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Paid training and development