Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Type: Full Time

Compensation: $30 - $35 / hour

Location: Bowling Green, Virginia, United States

Heavy Equipment Mechanic – Bowling Green, VA

Pay: $35.15/hour ($30.22 base + $4.93/hour H&W Cash in Lieu, increases yearly)

Looking for a solid, hands-on role where you can keep busy, learn new skills, and work with some heavy-duty machinery? We’ve got a shop position for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic maintaining military-grade equipment in Bowling Green, VA. This is a great opportunity for experienced mechanics or techs who want a long-term, steady career with room to grow.

What You’ll Be Doing

Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and rebuild military heavy equipment and vehicles
Inspect and operate equipment to pinpoint issues
Take apart and put back together machines using hoists, hand tools, and gauges
Replace engines, transmissions, and other subassemblies
Weld broken parts and structural components
Test overhauled equipment to make sure it runs efficiently
Occasionally repair or maintain mining machines, shovels, drills, and other large machinery

Who We’re Looking For

Graduate of a Vehicle/Equipment/Power Generation Mechanic Advanced Individual Training (AIT) like a 91 Series MOS or equivalent, OR vocational/technical school certificate for vehicle/equipment mechanics
At least 2 years of hands-on experience with heavy-duty military vehicles or heavy equipment
Ability to obtain a CDL
Comfortable reading instructions, doing basic math, and using Microsoft Office
Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical and electronic systems

Why This Job Rocks

Competitive pay with built-in health & welfare cash benefit
11 paid holidays
Stable, long-term work with a growing team
Hands-on work every day – you’re not stuck behind a desk
Opportunity to expand your skill set on high-end military and heavy equipment

If you like getting your hands dirty, solving mechanical puzzles, and keeping big machines running like a well-oiled machine, this is the role for you.

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