Lead Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Job overview

The Lead Heavy Equipment Mechanic role is onsite in Bend, OR, with stated pay of $30–$45 per hour. The position is with Central Oregon Forklift & Equipment, a family-owned equipment service center. The mechanic diagnoses, services, and repairs light-to-medium industrial and agricultural equipment, with a focus on forklifts, compact and utility tractors, and zero-turn mowers. The role helps maintain reliable equipment through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and accurate service records.

What you'll do

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and servicing on forklifts, tractors, zero-turn mowers, and related equipment
• diagnose electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and fuel-system issues
• repair engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, and drivetrains
• maintain accurate service records
• keep work areas safe, clean, and organized.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead heavy equipment mechanic

bend or

central oregon forklift & equipment

forklift repair

tractor repair

equipment diagnostics

hydraulics

preventive maintenance

monday–friday

401(k) match

health insurance

paid time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) matching
• paid time off
• health insurance
• training and development opportunities.

Why this role

The posting specifies Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m., and requires at least five years of professional hands-on mechanic experience. Personal hand and power tools are required; specialty and heavy shop tools are provided.

About the employer

Central Oregon Forklift & Equipment is hiring for this role. Industry: Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance. Sector: 81.