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White and White Contracting, LLC

Construction Heavy Diesel Mechanic

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A Diesel Mechanic repairs and rebuilds diesel engines for vehicles like trucks, ships, tractors, and buses.

$59,518 / year median in Arizona

+12% projected growth

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Construction Heavy Diesel Mechanic White and White Contracting, LLC Chandler, AZ Job Details Full-time $100,000 - $150,000 a year 22 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Vendor relationship building Spanish English Construction equipment servicing Fleet management Task prioritization
Powertrain Full Job Description About Us:
White and White Contracting, LLC (W&W) is a heavy civil underground utility contractor based in the East Valley of the greater Phoenix Metro area. We self-perform a broad scope of underground utility work, including wet and dry utilities, sewer and water systems, storm drain, fireline, site electrical, pipeline replacement, CIPP lining, jack and bore, and bypass pumping. We run multiple crews across active jobsites throughout the Phoenix metro area at the same time, every day — which means our equipment fleet cannot afford to sit idle. A single machine down on any given site can stall a crew, push back schedules, and put production deadlines at risk. Keeping our excavators, loaders, backhoes, and support equipment running reliably isn't a back-office task — it's mission-critical to our ability to deliver on every active jobsite simultaneously. We need a mechanic who understands that urgency and treats fleet uptime as the top priority it is.
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are looking for an experienced Lead Heavy Diesel Equipment Mechanic to take ownership of our equipment fleet — combining hands-on diagnostic and repair expertise with fleet management responsibility across multiple active jobsites (Buckeye, Peoria, Phoenix, Chandler, Queen Creek, Maricopa).
This is a hybrid role:
part senior technician, part fleet manager. You'll keep roughly 75 units — excavators, loaders, backhoes, water trucks/towers, rollers, trucks/trailers, and support equipment — running reliably, while building the systems, vendor relationships, and reporting that turn maintenance from reactive to predictive. You'll work directly with our Operations Manager, General Superintendents, and Foremen, and communicate effectively with our bilingual (English/Spanish) crew.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
    Fleet Familiarization:
    Learn the full fleet mix, review maintenance records and PM schedules, and identify chronic "problem child" machines
      Baseline Assessment:
      Perform baseline inspections fleet-wide and audit current PM compliance
        Telematics & Readiness:
        Review Visionlink for idle time and fault codes; verify tooling, service truck stock, and parts availability
          PM Discipline:
          Bring PM compliance to 90%+ and build or refine PM checklists
            Inspection Routine:
            Establish a daily/weekly inspection routine with the Operations Manager and Foremen
              Root-Cause Repairs:
              Address top recurring failures with root-cause fixes rather than temporary patches
                Component Tracking:
                Track undercarriages, hydraulic pumps, and final drives; establish an oil sampling schedule
                  Strategic Scheduling:
                  Partner with operations to schedule downtime strategically around production needs
                    Fleet Strategy:
                    Make rebuild-vs-replace recommendations and advise on equipment rotation strategy Ongoing Fleet Management
                      Vendor Coordination:
                      Coordinate and negotiate with vendors (e.g., Empire Cat, independent shops) for repairs, parts, and field service
                        Fleet Records:
                        Manage the equipment condition rating system and keep fleet records current
                          Repair Prioritization:
                          Prioritize and dispatch repairs across multiple concurrent jobsites
                            Crew Communication:
                            Maintain clear, bilingual communication with crew and foremen on equipment status and scheduling
                              Budget Ownership:
                              Own the parts/vendor budget and identify cost-saving opportunities without sacrificing reliability
                              QUALIFICATIONS
                              • 5+ years of experience as a heavy diesel / heavy equipment mechanic, ideally with CAT and other major OEM platforms (excavators, loaders, backhoes)
                              • Prior experience managing a fleet, ideally in heavy civil or underground utility construction
                              • Strong diagnostic skills across hydraulic, electrical, and powertrain systems, including final drive and undercarriage repair
                              • Comfort with fleet management tools — telematics platforms (e.g., Visionlink), maintenance tracking spreadsheets/software, and vendor coordination
                              • Own tools required
                              • Valid driver's license; CDL a plus
                              • Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred
                              • Willingness to travel between jobsites across the greater Phoenix metro area
                              COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
                              Base Salary $100,000 - $150,000 per year, depending on experience Performance Bonus Tied to fleet uptime, downtime reduction, and cost-saving initiatives Health Insurance Medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) Company matching
                              Paid Time Off Accrued PTO Pay:
                              $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
                              Benefits:
                              401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
                              Work Location:
                              In person