Diesel Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Omni Underground is seeking an experienced Diesel & Heavy Equipment Mechanic to maintain, diagnose, and repair our fleet of underground utility and directional drilling equipment. This role is critical to keeping our drill crews productive, safe, and profitable. We are a full turnkey underground utility contractor specializing in HDD, potholing, vault/box setting, trenching, and restoration. Our mechanic must understand field realities, prioritize uptime, and take ownership of fleet reliability.

This is not a shop-only role — you must be comfortable supporting active job sites, troubleshooting under pressure, and communicating clearly with operations and foremen.

• Equipment & Fleet Maintenance:
  • Diagnose, repair, and service diesel engines and hydraulic systems
  • Maintain HDD equipment (Vermeer, Ditch Witch, etc.)
  • Service skid steers, mini excavators, backhoes, loaders, compressors, trailers, and support equipment
  • Perform preventative maintenance (PMs) to reduce breakdowns and downtime
  • Maintain service records and PM schedules
• Field Support:
  • Respond to field breakdowns and emergency repairs
  • Troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical issues on-site
  • Coordinate with foremen and COO to prioritize repairs
  • Identify equipment issues before they become failures
• Shop & Yard Management:
  • Keep the shop and yard organized and safe
  • Manage tools, parts inventory, fluids, and consumables
  • Identify needed equipment repairs or replacements
  • Assist with equipment inspections and readiness
• Safety & Accountability:
  • Follow all safety procedures and lockout/tagout protocols
  • Ensure equipment is compliant and job‑ready
  • Take ownership of equipment condition and uptime
  • Communicate clearly and professionally with leadership

• 3+ years of experience as a diesel or heavy equipment mechanic
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, heavy construction equipment
• Ability to diagnose problems efficiently under pressure
• CDL Class A
• Comfortable working in shop and field environments
• Strong work ethic and accountability mindset

• Directional drilling equipment experience
• Underground utility construction background
• Fleet maintenance in construction or civil environments
  
  Welding or fabrication experience

Compensation: $25 - $37 hourly