Heavy Equipment & Truck Mechanic

Belden Construction, LLC
Rutland, Vermont
Full-Time | $25–$35 per hour, based on experience
Significant overtime and prevailing wage opportunities

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Join a Respected Vermont Contractor

Belden Construction, LLC is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment & Truck Mechanic to help maintain its modern and diverse fleet.

For more than 50 years, Belden Construction has delivered high-quality infrastructure and commercial construction projects throughout Vermont. As a family-owned and family-operated company, Belden offers the capabilities of an established contractor along with the close-knit culture of a team where employees are valued.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanic who enjoys solving mechanical problems, working on a wide range of equipment, and contributing to projects that strengthen communities across Vermont.

All projects are located within driving distance of Rutland, allowing employees to be home every evening while still benefiting from plentiful overtime opportunities.

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Position Overview

Reporting to the Shop Foreman, the Heavy Equipment & Truck Mechanic will inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair construction equipment, heavy trucks, support vehicles, trailers, and small engines.

Belden’s fleet includes:

• Excavators
• Dozers
• Loaders
• Skid steers
• Rollers
• Cranes
• Dump trucks
• One-ton trucks and pickups
• Tractors and trailers
• Small engines and specialty equipment

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment, trucks, trailers, pickups, and small engines.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and drivetrain issues.
• Identify root causes and complete effective repairs.
• Conduct inspections to keep equipment safe, reliable, and jobsite ready.
• Repair or replace engines, transmissions, braking systems, electrical components, and other mechanical systems.
• Safely operate heavy equipment as needed to position or transport machinery.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and repair records.
• Follow company, state, and federal safety procedures.
• Work with field personnel and fellow mechanics to minimize equipment downtime.

Qualifications

Successful candidates will bring many of the following qualifications:

• Experience maintaining and repairing heavy equipment, trucks, or automotive equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Experience using shop tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to safely perform physically demanding work and lift heavy materials.
• Heavy equipment operating experience is preferred but not required.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Commitment to safety, quality workmanship, and teamwork.

Compensation & Benefits

• $25–$35 per hour, based on experience
• Significant overtime opportunities
• Prevailing wage opportunities on many projects
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Modern, exceptionally maintained equipment and fleet
• Stable, year-round employment
• Local projects only — home every night
• Long-term career opportunity with an established family-owned company

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If you enjoy diagnosing equipment, take pride in quality workmanship, and want to join a company that values technical expertise and teamwork, Belden Construction would like to hear from you.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Belden Construction, LLC and The Source and Recruit Company are equal opportunity employers committed to fostering a workplace where individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Candidates from all backgrounds are encoura