Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value position due to competitive hourly rate and strong demand for skilled heavy equipment mechanics.
- Starting pay of $26/hr with potential for overtime
- Diverse mechanical tasks enhancing your skill set
- Stable work environment with opportunities for veterans
Pros
- Competitive hourly wage starting at $26/hr
- Diverse responsibilities in equipment maintenance and repairs
- Potential for overtime work and skill development
Cons
- Physically demanding work with on-call requirements
- Variable workload depending on project demand
- May require certification updates periodically
Who it's for
Mid-level • On-site
Good fit
- Experienced heavy equipment mechanics
- Skilled tradespeople seeking career growth
- Individuals interested in a physically active job
Not recommended for
- Entry-level mechanics without experience
- Those favoring office environments over fieldwork
- Candidates not willing to work flexible hours
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Essential Responsibilities:
DOT annual inspections, reports and repairs
Diesel mechanics and repair
Heavy equipment repairs, on road applications, troubleshooting, maintenance
Automotive and heavy equipment brake inspections/repairs of air and hydraulic operated brakes
Automotive Electrical wiring and repairs/diagnostics
Hydraulic systems and hydraulic hose building, Power take offs and auxiliary hydraulics
Engine and transmission/clutches/ rebuild and repair
Suspension and steering repairs
HVAC repairs and maintenance, using an AC machine
Experience with emission systems, EGR, DEF, DPF
Brakes, wheel bearings/seals, drivelines/u-joints
Light to Heavy welding, grinding/torch cutting and fabrication
Light welding, grinding/plasma cutting and fabrication of stainless steel and aluminum
OBD code reading and diagnostics
OEM software skills, , Cummins Insite, Cat ET,
Experience with current technology (ipads, iphones, android, lap top computers)
Able to consistently keep equipment records up to date with legible and pertinent information
CDL and Hazmat preferred
Current driver's license and medical card required
Wm. Winkler Company is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity, and veteran owned employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws. Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications:
- Well-rounded with skills and experience in many different areas of work.
- Works well with others, strong work ethic, leads by example, can do attitude, clean and professional, attention to detail, able to provide coaching and motivational enthusiasm to workers on the swing shift crew.
- Able to get the work done at the highest quality possible in a timely manner.
- Knows the difference between in shop repair and an out in the field repair.
- Open and honest communication with all crew members.
- Communication in person, text, email, phone calls or notes are extremely important.
- Drivers complete DVIRS on a daily basis and review them daily, addressing any repair requests.
