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Electrical Diesel Heavy Equipment Technician
Maryland Washington, DC Virginia Travel up to 50%
Job Summary
TeamGov is seeking an Electrical Diesel Heavy Equipment Technician to support the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of heavy equipment, hydraulic barrier systems, diesel-powered equipment, electrical controls, and access control systems throughout Maryland, DC, Virginia, and surrounding areas. This field-based role requires strong technical ability in hydraulics, electrical diagnostics, diesel/mechanical systems, and customer-facing service support.
High-Level Responsibilities
Install, inspect, maintain, and repair hydraulic barriers, bollards, gates, access control equipment, diesel-powered systems, and related heavy equipment.
Diagnose electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, diesel, and control-system issues using schematics, manuals, meters, pressure gauges, and field diagnostic tools.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on pumps, motors, cylinders, valves, hoses, wiring, relays, sensors, control panels, and mechanical assemblies.
Test and calibrate equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operation.
Maintain accurate service records, repair notes, parts usage, and maintenance documentation.
Communicate professionally with customers, facility managers, vendors, and internal team members.
Required Skills and Experience
Hands-on experience with hydraulic systems is strongly preferred, including pumps, valves, cylinders, hoses, seals, fluid systems, pressure issues, and leak repair.
Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including wiring, motors, sensors, relays, low-voltage controls, and control panels.
Experience with diesel engines, heavy equipment, mechanical repair, field service, or automated barrier/security equipment.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, technical manuals, and equipment drawings.
Proficient with hand tools, power tools, multimeters, pressure gauges, and diagnostic equipment.
Strong safety mindset, attention to detail, customer service skills, and ability to work independently in the field.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required; trade school or technical training in diesel, hydraulics, electrical, mechanics, or heavy equipment preferred.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 50% across MD, DC, VA, and nearby states.
Ability to lift and move equipment, work outdoors, and support secure or restricted facility environments.
Ability to obtain and maintain required site or federal facility access credentials, if required.
Preferred Background
Hydraulic barrier systems, wedge barriers, bollards, boom gates, turnstiles, or perimeter security systems.
Diesel/heavy equipment repair, fleet maintenance, generators, or field service technician experience.
OSHA, electrical safety, hydraulic systems, diesel mechanic, or manufacturer-specific certifications.
