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WizeHire, Inc

Diesel & Heavy Equipment Mechanic

WizeHire, Inc, Fowler, California, United States, 93625

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Omni Underground is seeking an experienced Diesel & Heavy Equipment Mechanic to maintain, diagnose, and repair our fleet of underground utility and directional drilling equipment. This role is critical to keeping our drill crews productive, safe, and profitable.

We are a full turnkey underground utility contractor specializing in HDD, potholing, vault/box setting, trenching, and restoration. Our mechanic must understand field realities , prioritize uptime, and take ownership of fleet reliability.

This is not a shop-only role — you must be comfortable supporting active job sites , troubleshooting under pressure, and communicating clearly with operations and foremen.

Responsibilities Equipment & Fleet Maintenance:

Diagnose, repair, and service diesel engines and hydraulic systems

Service skid steers, mini excavators, backhoes, loaders, compressors, trailers, and support equipment

Perform preventative maintenance (PMs) to reduce breakdowns and downtime

Maintain service records and PM schedules

Field Support

Respond to field breakdowns and emergency repairs

Troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical issues on-site

Coordinate with foremen and COO to prioritize repairs

Identify equipment issues before they become failures

Shop & Yard Management

Keep the shop and yard organized and safe

Manage tools, parts inventory, fluids, and consumables

Identify needed equipment repairs or replacements

Assist with equipment inspections and readiness

Safety & Accountability

Follow all safety procedures and lockout/tagout protocols

Ensure equipment is compliant and job-ready

Take ownership of equipment condition and uptime

Communicate clearly and professionally with leadership

Qualifications Required Qualifications:

3+ years of experience as a diesel or heavy equipment mechanic

Strong knowledge of:

Electrical systems

Heavy construction equipment

Ability to diagnose problems efficiently under pressure

CDL Class A

Comfortable working in shop and field environments

Strong work ethic and accountability mindset

Preferred Experience (Not Required but Strongly Valued)

Directional drilling equipment experience

Underground utility construction background

Fleet maintenance in construction or civil environments

Welding or fabrication experience

Compensation $25 - $37 hourly

About Omni Underground, inc. Omni Underground is scaling—and we’re looking for people who want to be part of something solid.

We’re not just dropping pipe and pulling fiber. We’re building the backbone of California’s underground infrastructure—and we’re doing it with Grit, Integrity, Respect, & Teamwork.

If you’re ready to do work that has a lasting impact, with a crew that doesn’t cut corners, this is your spot.

At Omni, we raise the bar. Every bore, every trench, every job. Our focus is simple: build great work and grow great people. That means promoting from within, keeping our standards high, and holding each other to the values that make us who we are:

Grit. Respect. Integrity. Teamwork.

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