Heavy Equipment Diesel Technician​/Mechanic

Heavy Equipment Diesel Technician/Mechanic

Requisition Number: HEAVY
005200

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• Posted:
  August 20, 2025
• Full-Time

Location:

JJE - Virginia 8910 Burge Ave North Chesterfield, VA 23237, USA

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LOCATION:


NEW BRANCH! North Chesterfield, Virginia

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Permanent, Full-Time, Monday-Friday (40hrs/week)

COMPENSATION OVERVIEW: Signing Bonus up to $1,500.00 based on experience

• Competitive wage, based on experience
• Profit sharing bonus opportunity (quarterly payout)
• Annual increase opportunity
• 401(k) matching program
• Premium health insurance benefits

OVERVIEW OF THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC POSITION:

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic is responsible for troubleshooting, diagnosing, and performing mechanical repairs, installations and preventative maintenance on a variety of heavy equipment, including but not limited to Street Sweepers, Vacuum Trucks and Refuse equipment.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Perform preventative maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, PDIs (pre-delivery inspections) and test a variety of mechanical and electronic equipment represented by the Company
• Perform hydraulic and electrical diagnostics
• Conduct repairs in a timely and effective manner, communicating effectively with the Service and Parts teams to ensure optimal efficiency
• Communicate with Lead Hand and/or Service Manager regarding job progress and job status changes
• Maintain organized and safe work area, shop tools and service vans
• Ability to work on-call shifts and to work alternating shifts when required (seasonal)
• Complete additional tasks as assigned

• Talented and dedicated team
• Premium Health Insurance program – 3 Tier options
• 401(k) Employer Matching Program
• Paid Personal Days – for those unexpected life events
• Work boot and prescription safety glasses reimbursement
• Educational Scholarship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunity to grow professionally within the organization
• Our Core People Values:
  Leadership, Customer Excellence, Integrity, Inspiration, Teamwork, Innovation and Ambition

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certified Heavy Equipment, Transport, Diesel Mechanic / Technician
• Must have valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check
• Possession of a CDL license is preferred
• 2+ years’ experience as a certified mechanic an asset
• Experienced with hydraulic and/or electrical work
• Exposure to Street Sweepers, Vacuum Trucks and Refuse equipment an asset
• Strong adherence to safety regulations and procedures

ABOUT JOE JOHNSON EQUIPMENT:

As the leading distributor of public works equipment, Joe Johnson Equipment (JJE) provides mobile infrastructure-maintenance equipment to municipalities and contractors across Canada and the US. Through our branch network, we sell, rent, lease, service and support vacuum trucks, refuse & recycling collection vehicles, street sweepers, sewer cleaners, and inspection cameras. JJE is a dynamic and growing organization, focused on maintaining an “employer of choice” culture.

We have a stable, team-based, and collaborative work environment that drives our organization to be best‑in‑class within our industry. We offer opportunities across Canada and the U.S. and are committed to providing challenging and rewarding career paths for our employees. JJE provides very competitive compensation packages, robust group benefits and an opportunity to grow professionally.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.