Heavy Equipment Mechanic * $5,000 Sign-on-Bonus*

Fort Myers, FL Until 8/25/2026 2+ years exp First posted June 9, 2026 Last posted June 26, 2026
Job description

About Vermeer Southeast

Vermeer Southeast Sales & Service, Inc, founded in 1967 is a heavy equipment sales and services dealer with locations in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. Vermeer Southeast is a 100% employee owned company.


About the role

Provides exceptional customer service in dealership through accurate inspections for defects and equipment diagnoses, and performs necessary services in the allotted time frame for each job. 


$5,000 Sign-on-Bonus. $1,000 paid after the first day of employment, $4,000 paid after a successful 90 day performance review conducted by your manager.


What you'll do

  • Maintenance and repair of mechanical, hydro-static, hydraulic, electrical, and diesel systems
  • Demonstrated abilities to diagnose equipment failures and perform necessary repairs utilizing appropriate diagnostic tools.
  • Record and document the diagnoses and procedures, order necessary parts, and estimate time to complete equipment repairs.
  • Attends and successfully completes required technician training classes
  • Working knowledge of the hazards and practical application of safety precautions common to equipment

Qualifications

  • 2 years technical training/certification or equivalent heavy equipment industry experience
  • Ability to read schematics and repair mechanical, hydro-static, hydraulic, electrical, and CAN/BUS systems
  • Must maintain a proper minimum set of tools to diagnose, disassemble, and reassemble components for most equipment repairs (specialty tools are provided)
  • Basic oxy/acetylene cutting and welding skills

Benefits offered

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - Certified Employee-Owned
  • Paid Training
  • Corporate Chaplains Program
  • Health insurance
  • Dental and Vision plan
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Company Paid Telehealth Program - MediOrbis
  • 401K Retirement Plan
  • Paid Holidays & Vacation
  • Others


We are a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer

About this role

Summary

Maintain and repair heavy equipment, diagnose failures, perform repairs, and attend training.

Job title

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Experience level

2 years technical training/certification or equivalent experience

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

heavy equipment

Location requirements

Fort Myers, FL; on-site role with training and tools

Salary

$5,000 sign-on bonus, paid after 1st day and 90-day review

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

reading schematicsrepair mechanical systemshydraulic systemselectrical systemsCAN/BUS systemswelding

Preferred skills

diagnosticstool set maintenance

Specializations

hydraulicsdiesel systemselectrical systemsdiagnosticswelding
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Fort Myers, FL, USA

On-site City