Equipment Mechanic

We are seeking an experienced, highly skilled and motivated Equipment Mechanic to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing (or contracting the repair of), and maintaining a wide range of heavy equipment, industrial machinery, and automotive systems including tractor/trailers, forklifts, light trucks, aerial equipment and specialized rigging machinery. Your expertise will ensure that all equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably to support our operations. This position requires flexibility to safely overcome challenges and meet deadlines. This often includes diagnosing problems on the fly or through a phone call and getting the equipment operating as soon as possible whether it is on site, at a customer's location or in another state.

Duties

• Perform comprehensive diagnostics and repairs on heavy equipment such as road tractors, trailers, forklifts, light trucks and aerial equipment.
• Conduct routine maintenance tasks to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Read and interpret schematics, technical manuals, and wiring diagrams to accurately troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues.
• Operate machinery safely during repairs or testing procedures while adhering to safety protocols.
• Maintain detailed service records of all repairs performed; document findings and parts used for future reference.
• Maintain shop stock of parts and supplies.
• Determine when having a contractor complete a repair is more cost effective.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Equipment Mechanic or Service Technician.
• Strong mechanical knowledge across various systems including hydraulics, suspension, air brakes, HVAC systems, diesel engines, transmissions, and electrical components.
• Proficiency in reading schematics and technical manuals; familiarity with OEM standards.
• Skilled in the use of hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, soldering irons and other maintenance tools.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting safely, regularly 25-50 pounds; comfortable working in physically demanding environments.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate technical information clearly to clients or team members; treating co-workers, customers and vendors with respect.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as required and do on-site repairs when necessary.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record; Class A CDL strongly recommended.

Cumberland Machinery Movers & Industrial Services is a locally owned full-service industrial machinery moving, maintenance, and fabrication company with locations in Somerset and Nicholasville, KY.