Heavy Equipment Mechanic – Maintain Commercial Fleet & Field Machinery | Aberle Concrete
Job Overview:
- Company: Aberle Concrete, Excavating & Grading Inc.
- Salary/Pay Rate: $38.00 – $43.00 per hour
- Location: San Jose, CA
- Job/Employment Type: Full Time
- Project Scope: Commercial Concrete, Excavating & Grading
- Mandatory Licences & Certifications: Valid California Driver's License
The Opportunity:
You will keep our entire fleet of heavy machinery, commercial trucks, and field tools safe, compliant, and ready for peak production. Working in both our shop and out in the field, you will directly prevent costly downtime and extend equipment life. You will join a family-oriented company where every team member has a seat at the table and long-term career stability is the priority.
How You Will Make an Impact:
- Execute scheduled preventive maintenance, fluid sampling, and thorough inspections across all heavy machinery, trucks, trailers, and small tools.
- Diagnose and repair complex diesel engines, hydraulic systems, air brakes, electrical wiring, and emissions after-treatment systems.
- Respond rapidly to field equipment breakdowns using a fully stocked company service truck to minimize project delays.
- Perform custom MIG, stick, and torch welding and fabrication repairs on buckets, frames, trailers, and structural attachments.
- Manage regulatory compliance including 90-day BIT inspections, annual DOT inspections, daily DVIRs, and California ARB/DOORS reporting.
- Track fleet maintenance records, repair costs, and warranties using Samsara and AZUGA telematics software to optimize repair-or-replace decisions.
- Maintain an organized, Cal/OSHA-compliant shop and yard while managing parts inventory, vendor sourcing, and equipment rentals.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience repairing heavy construction equipment and commercial diesel trucks.
- Strong technical expertise in diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, air brakes, and emissions after-treatment systems.
- Proven experience servicing excavators, skid steers, loaders, backhoes, rollers, telehandlers, dump trucks, and trailers.
- Proficiency in reading technical schematics, service manuals, and parts books, alongside operating OEM and aftermarket diagnostic software.
- Skilled in MIG, stick, and torch welding and metal fabrication.
- Valid California Driver's License with a clean driving record.
- Must furnish personal hand tools (specialty tools, diagnostic equipment, and service truck are provided).
- Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs and work outdoors in all weather conditions, including overtime, weekends, and on-call shifts as needed.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience:
- Experience performing 90-day BIT inspections and familiarity with California ARB compliance requirements.
- Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
- ASE or OEM heavy equipment certifications.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
Compensation & Benefits:
- 401(k) retirement savings program with employer matching.
- Weekly pay cycle.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Life and disability insurance options.
- Paid time off including holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
- Paid training programs and safety certifications (OSHA, Fall Protection, Lifts, manufacturer training).
- Tech package including a smartphone or tablet provided.
- Fully stocked company service truck and specialty diagnostic tools provided.
- Company events, outings, and annual trips.
About Us:
Aberle Concrete, Excavating & Grading Inc. specializes in commercial concrete, excavating, and grading projects across the San Jose area. As a family-oriented business, we give every team member a seat at the table while pursuing sustainable long-term growth.
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Aberle Concrete, Excavating & Grading Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
