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Senior Mechanic - Heavy Equipment

Sunstate Equipment
vision insurance, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan, relocation assistance
United States, Georgia, Buford
Feb 11, 2026
Senior Mechanic - Heavy Equipment Sunstate Equipment Co.: Where Safety and People are Core Values! We take care of our People and it shows! Hiring Immediately; PAID WEEKLY! Typical Schedule: Monday - Friday 7AM - 5PM (Overtime Eligible) Pay Range: $29 - $35+/hr Dependent upon Experience + Quarterly Branch Performance Bonus Incentive Location: 6000 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford, GA 30518 *Relocation assistance options available to highly qualified candidates* Exceptional Perks Uniforms Provided AND cleaned for FREE Work Boot Allowance Rent ANY of our equipment for FREE FREE Prescription Safety Glasses Unique Vacation Overtime Averaging benefit that pays you overtime while you're on vacation! Medical, dental, and vision insurance eligibility after first full month of employment. 401 Retirement Plan with up to 6% company match after 90 days. 7 Company paid holidays, 2 half days, + "My Holiday", paid day off annually to observe a holiday of your choice Two weeks of vacation PTO in your first year + sick leave and personal time accrued after 90 days. Position Requirements Sunstate is a proud Second Chance employer that evaluates every candidate on a case-by-case basis. You should have a minimum of 3 or more years of experience as a diesel mechanic, with a background in heavy construction equipment or rental required. Advanced experience with major & minor repairs of hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and diesel and gas engines on construction equipment and delivery fleet. Experience with Tier 4 engines and DPF, SCR, DEF, and EGR aftertreatment systems is highly preferred. Extensive experience performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnosing, and performing heavy equipment repairs. Must have the necessary tools you need to perform the scope of equipment repairs. Inspect, service, and test equipment, ensuring performance to manufacturer specifications. Advanced understanding of schematics, computer diagnostic software, and welding methods. Diesel laptop experience is required. Demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and efficient time management techniques Successfully manage multiple priorities concurrently, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and effectively Safety oriented, maintaining industry and Sunstate safety standards performing equipment repairs. Job Duties Collaborate to establish daily work priorities of shop, while mentoring and training an Apprentice Technician Demonstrate, perform, and instruct advanced troubleshooting/diagnoses and repair techniques for equipment Demonstrate, perform, and provide training on repairing gas and diesel engines, complex hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and drive trains to include manual and power shift transmissions on equipment and trucks Serve as a liaison between the shop and office, addressing all equipment issues such as breakdowns, customer damage, etc. Assist with key decisions regarding all major equipment repairs, ensuring that any warranty or customer damage issues are promptly addressed and communicated to the District Service Manager and Branch Manager Facilitate effective communication with shop via huddles, meetings, and one-on-one interactions Ensure adequate availability of essential shop supplies for seamless operation #LI-HJ1 #SEAST Why Choose Us? At Sunstate, every employee is valued, respected, and fairly compensated. More importantly, every employee has a voice that deserves to be heard. We are working hard to challenge the typical ways of business and develop an environment where our employees feel safe, comfortable, and look forward to coming to work. No matter which location you visit, you can't help but feel the close-knit work-family environment. We have strategically and organically grown our company from within, promoting from the ground up and providing employees with opportunities to explore their different passions within our own walls. This culture allows our people to develop valuable, marketable skills they can use throughout their career. Plus, with benefits like Baby Bonding, My Holiday vacation time, and discounts on everything from movie tickets to cell phone bills, we're constantly evolving our resources to provide our people with tools to make their lives easier! Be YOU at Sunstate At Sunstate Equipment, we are actively fostering a workplace culture where individuals of all identities and life experiences feel genuinely valued, respected, and appreciated. As a proud equal-opportunity employer, we wholeheartedly welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and cultures. We recognize and celebrate the unique perspectives they bring, with the understanding that they are the fuel for the innovative ideas that drive the evolution of our industry Sunstate Equipment Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer A Drug Free Workplace and Participates in E-Verify