04/05/2026
Hiring Immediately: Cain's Mechanical LLC is expanding its repair, sales and rental capacity and is in need of top level equipment mechanics. Our repair services are second to none and the best in our area. We want to help grow the future of heavy equipment support. Please reach out if you are looking for a change.
Heavy Equipment Technician
Standard Heavy Equipment Repair Technician at Cain's Mechanical LLC in Agawam, MA
Job Title: Heavy Equipment Technician (Standard / Journeyman Level)
Reports To: Service Director
Location: Agawam, MA shop/yard primary; field service travel across Massachusetts and Connecticut using one of our field service trucks
Employment Type: Full-time, non-exempt (hourly with overtime eligibility)
Compensation Range: $36–$50/hour ($55,000–$100,000 base annualized, plus overtime) + performance bonus (tied to productivity, safety, and first-time fix rate) + benefits (health insurance, tool allowance, company truck use for field calls).
Purpose: Perform routine to intermediate-level diagnostics, repairs, preventive maintenance, and inspections on heavy equipment (rental fleet and client-owned machines) to ensure reliability, minimize downtime, support high fleet utilization, and deliver excellent customer service that drives repeat business and contract renewals.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Preventive Maintenance & Routine Service (15% Focus)
Execute scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) on rental fleet and client machines per manufacturer guidelines and company standards.
Perform oil/filter changes, fluid checks and top-offs, greasing/lubrication, belt/hose inspections, battery tests, air filter service, and basic adjustments.
Conduct fluid sampling (oil analysis/S•O•S style) and visual/hydraulic/under carriage inspections; report findings clearly.
Complete pre-rental checkout inspections and post-return damage assessments to maintain fleet readiness and utilization targets.
2. Diagnostics & Repairs (30–40% Focus – Hands-On Core Work)
Diagnose and repair common to moderate mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and diesel engine issues using service manuals, basic diagnostic tools (multimeters, pressure gauges, scanners), and visual troubleshooting.
Replace or repair components such as filters, hoses, belts, starters, alternators, hydraulic lines/cylinders, brakes, tracks/tires, and attachments.
Assist Lead Technician on more complex jobs (engine rebuilds, major hydraulics, transmissions) by preparing parts, tools, and workspace.
Perform post-repair testing: Start-up checks, operational tests, and road/functional verification to confirm the fix before releasing equipment.
3. Field Service & Mobile Repairs (50% Focus)
Respond to field service calls and emergency repairs at client job sites using field service trucks.
Carry out on-site diagnostics, minor-to-moderate repairs, fluid top-offs, and quick fixes to get equipment back online fast (target response
