Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician

Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician

Location: Taneytown, MD
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Pay: Starting at $40.00 per hour; higher pay may be available depending on experience, up to $45.00 per hour.

Position Overview

An equipment maintenance team in Taneytown, MD, is looking for an experienced Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician to service and repair a variety of commercial vehicles and industrial machinery.

This hands-on position involves diagnosing mechanical problems, performing equipment maintenance, and restoring machinery to proper working condition. The ideal candidate has practical experience with hydraulic systems, electrical components, small engines, and other mechanical systems.

What You'll Do

• Inspect, maintain, and repair heavy machinery, commercial trucks, trailers, cranes, and other motorized equipment.

• Troubleshoot mechanical and technical issues involving hydraulic systems, electronics, small engines, and air conditioning systems.

• Identify equipment problems and determine the appropriate repair methods.

• Complete maintenance records and work orders, including equipment mileage, operating hours, and details of completed repairs.

• Coordinate repair schedules and maintenance priorities with the Shop Foreman.

• Communicate urgent equipment issues and assist with time-sensitive repairs.

• Maintain a clean and organized workspace while following established safety procedures.

• Travel when necessary for work-related training, meetings, and assignments.

• Assist with other equipment maintenance and repair projects as needed.

Required Qualifications

• At least 5 years of hands-on maintenance and repair experience involving heavy equipment, trailers, cranes, and/or trucks.

• Strong working knowledge of at least two technical specialties, such as hydraulics, electronics, or small engine repair.

• High school diploma or GED.

• Technical education or professional training through a trade school, dealership, or factory service program, equivalent to an associate-level technical education.

• Strong mechanical diagnostic, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage repair priorities and work effectively under pressure.

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

• Professional certifications in heavy equipment maintenance and repair are preferred.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Regularly lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds; assistance is required for heavier items.

• Perform frequent bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, and climbing.

• Comfortable working outdoors and in changing weather conditions.

• Flexibility to work extended hours when maintenance or repair demands require it.

Compensation

• Starting pay of $40.00 per hour.

• Higher pay may be available depending on experience, up to $45.00 per hour.

• Full-time, direct-hire opportunity.