Open PositionFleet Mechanic.

Job Summary.

The Fleet Mechanic keeps VED's owned fleet of heavy equipment in the dirt. You diagnose, maintain, and repair excavators, dozers, scrapers, articulated trucks, loaders, and support gear — both in our Virginia Beach shop and on active job sites across the region.

You report to the Equipment & Fleet Manager and work alongside a tight in-house mechanic team that has kept this fleet running for decades.

Education.

1. 01
   High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
2. 02
   Trade-school or technical certificate in diesel, hydraulic, or heavy-equipment systems strongly preferred.

Additional Educational Requirements.

1. 01
   Manufacturer training certifications (Caterpillar, John Deere, Komatsu, Volvo, Cummins) a plus.
2. 02
   ASE Heavy-Duty Truck certification a plus.
3. 03
   OSHA 10 Construction certification — VED will provide if not already held.

Experience.

1. 01
   Minimum 4 years' commercial experience servicing heavy construction or off-road equipment.
2. 02
   Demonstrated diesel-engine, hydraulic-system, and electrical/control diagnostic experience across mixed brands.
3. 03
   Ability to perform welding and basic fabrication for in-field repairs.
4. 04
   Experience using laptop-based diagnostic tools (Cat ET, JDLink, Komatsu Komtrax, etc.).

Qualifications.

1. 01
   Own basic hand tools; VED provides specialty tools, diagnostic equipment, and shop facilities.
2. 02
   Valid driver's license required; CDL Class A or B strongly preferred for service-truck dispatch.
3. 03
   Strong written/verbal communication for accurate work orders, parts requests, and field reporting.
4. 04
   Willingness to respond to after-hours equipment-down calls on a rotating on-call schedule.

Criminal Background Checks.

Pre-employment criminal background check, DOT-compliant drug screen, and motor vehicle record review required. Random drug and alcohol testing applies throughout employment.

Physical Demands.

1. 01
   Frequently lift and carry up to 75 lbs; occasionally lift heavier components with mechanical assistance.
2. 02
   Work in awkward positions — kneeling, lying down, reaching overhead — to access equipment components.
3. 03
   Work in shop and outdoor environments in all seasonal Virginia weather conditions.
4. 04
   Wear required PPE (hard hat, eye protection, hearing protection, gloves, steel-toed boots) throughout the shift.
5. 05
   Reliable attendance for first-shift starts and occasional weekend coverage on critical-path repairs.