Heavy Equipment Mechanic

**Heavy Equipment Mechanic** The Heavy Equipment Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing a wide range of mobile and production equipment that supports Living Earth’s mulch, soil, composting, and material-handling operations. This role performs both shop-based and field repairs across multiple Middle Tennessee sites and plays a key part in minimizing downtime and ensuring safe, reliable operation of all equipment. *Living Earth is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We are a drug free workplace, with pre-employment drug and alcohol screening required.* **Education and Experience** - 3–5+ years of experience as a heavy equipment or diesel mechanic (or equivalent combination of education and experience). **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities** - Strong experience with electrical/ECM/DEF systems. - Skilled in hydraulic diagnostics, hose assembly, and fitting work. - Ability to perform welding and light fabrication. - Proficient in reading and using service manuals, wiring diagrams, and schematics. - Comfortable performing field repairs on large equipment and trucks. - Strong problem-solving skills and urgency in minimizing equipment downtime. - Ability to communicate professionally with operators, managers, and vendors. **Licenses / Certifications** - CDL-A license required (for operation of the service truck). - Must have own tools suitable for heavy equipment repair. **Supervisory Responsibilities** This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but may provide guidance and training to equipment operators. **Physical Requirements** - Regularly required to stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, and reach. - Frequently required to climb onto and off of large equipment. - Must be able to lift and carry 50–75 lbs on a regular basis. - Ability to work in dusty, noisy, and outdoor yard environments in all seasons. **Work Environment** - Primarily outdoor yard and shop environment in active mulch, compost, and soil production facilities. - Exposure to moving mechanical equipment, heavy truck and equipment traffic, dust, noise, and varying weather conditions. - Use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) required.