Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Are you a hands-on mechanic who enjoys fixing real equipment — not just swapping parts?

Plaisted Companies is looking for a dependable Heavy Equipment Mechanic to help keep our fleet running strong. If you’ve worked on loaders, dozers, excavators, trucks, or similar equipment — we want to talk to you.

Whether you have experience in heavy equipment, diesel, ag equipment, trucking, or construction maintenance, your skills may be a great fit here.

What you'll be working on

• Wheel Loaders
• Dozers
• Excavators
• Haul Trucks
• Rollers/Packers
• Conveyor systems
• Screen decks & wash plants

You’ll handle diagnostics, repairs, preventative maintenance, and inspections to keep our operation moving safely and efficiently.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, the shift would be during the hours of 6:00am to 5:00 pm.
• Overtime available after 40 hours

Pay

• $27.00-$30.00, depending on qualifications.
• Full-time, Non-exempt

Benefits

• 100% health insurance coverage for employees.
• Nine medical insurance plans are available.
• Health Account options: FSA and HSA.
• 100% dental insurance coverage for employees.
• Vision insurance.
• Hearing aid program.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Holiday pay.
• Year-end bonuses.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Legal Shield/ID Shield.
• AFLAC benefits.
• Company events, including cookouts, dinners, and more!
• Variety of equipment — no repetitive flat-rate dealership work
• Team-oriented environment
• Clean, organized shop
• Company built on teamwork, integrity, and commitment to excellence

Why Join Plaisted Companies?

At Plaisted, you're not just filling a position- you're becoming part of a team that lives its Core Values every day:

Team Player: Passionately working together to achieve a common goal.

Honesty & Integrity: Earning trust through our everyday actions

Enthusiastic, Energetic, and Positive: Making each day rewarding and fun

Customer Above All Else: Taking the extra step to provide the best customer experience.  

Commitment to Excellence: Making each product and service to the best of our ability.

If you’re tired of unpredictable hours, high-pressure environments, or working on the same thing each day, this could be the long-term role you’ve been looking for.

 What we're looking for

• At least 1 year of mechanical or maintenance experience
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems
• Reliable and safety-minded
• Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors
• Able to lift up to 75 lbs with assistance when needed

 If you don’t have MSHA or a CDL but are willing to obtain them, we encourage you to apply. 

Education

• Required: High School Diploma
• Preferred: Mechanical Trade School 

Experience

• Required: One year of experience in a maintenance environment 
• Preferred: Three years' of experience in a maintenance environment