Posted August 03, 2026
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Soil Testing, Inc
Oxford, CT, US
Full Time
28USD - 37USD per hour
Job Description
Job Description
Qualifications:
Equipment includes:
We offer excellent benefits including:
Full-time Or Part -Time Mechanic position for the maintenance and repair of heavy equipment.
We are looking for an experienced (10-year min) Mechanic who takes pride in his abilities to maintain and understand the equipment he is working on. Soiltesting Inc. is a Geotechnical Drilling Contractor working throughout southern New England and New York since 1958. This is a 40-hour per weak position but may require some OT. The more versatile the person's skills, the more opportunity for OT.
Duties And Responsibilities:
We are looking for an experienced (10-year min) Mechanic who takes pride in his abilities to maintain and understand the equipment he is working on. Soiltesting Inc. is a Geotechnical Drilling Contractor working throughout southern New England and New York since 1958. This is a 40-hour per weak position but may require some OT. The more versatile the person's skills, the more opportunity for OT.
Duties And Responsibilities:
- Maintenance and Repair to Equipment and Trucks is the Primary Task.
- Assess vehicles and/or machinery to accurately diagnose and repair issues.
- Perform and record routine maintenance according to schedule.
- Provide routine inspections of vehicles and equipment.
- Repair equipment as needed.
- WELDING, welding/build-up auger tools, secondary task; not a prerequisite to mechanic position, but a plus.
- Keep an accurate log of all work performed.
- Keep the work area clean and safe.
- Adhere to company work safety policies.
- Provide your own set of basic hand tools.
Qualifications:
- Experience conducting routine heavy equipment and truck repair/maintenance.
- Demonstrated experience inspecting heavy equipment and trucks.
- Practical mechanical knowledge and diagnostic skills.
- Sound mechanical problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- The ability to operate heavy equipment, a CDL, and or welding fabrication ability; IS A PLUS.
Equipment includes:
- Drill rigs, backhoes, excavators, skid steer, geoprobe, trucks, trailers, and small engines.
We offer excellent benefits including:
- Health insurance ( 90% +/- company covered costs).* (full-time employee).
- Paid holidays.
- Paid vacation.
- 401K matching ( 4.5 to 5%).
- Uniforms.
- Work boot allowance.
- Cell phone reimbursement allowance.
- Profit Sharing ( typically 2.5-5.5%).
