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Black River long-reach excavator
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Mechanic

Full-timeSummerset, SDPosted February 11, 2026

The role

Black River Contracting is hiring a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to maintain and repair fleet equipment including excavators, loaders, dozers, trucks, and support machinery.

Key responsibilities

  • Diagnose and repair hydraulic, diesel, electrical, and mechanical systems
  • Perform preventative maintenance on heavy equipment and fleet vehicles
  • Troubleshoot field breakdowns and respond to jobsite service calls
  • Maintain maintenance logs and service records
  • Order and manage parts inventory
  • Support uptime and fleet reliability

Qualifications

  • 3+ years diesel/heavy equipment repair experience
  • Strong understanding of hydraulics and electrical diagnostics
  • Ability to read service manuals and wiring diagrams
  • Welding and fabrication skills preferred
  • CDL preferred

Work environment

  • Shop-based with field service calls
  • Year-round position
  • Overtime during peak construction season