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

Pensacola, FL Until 8/21/2026 2+ years exp First posted February 20, 2026 Last posted February 20, 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

Perform maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment using diagnostics, schematics, and tools.

Job title

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Experience level

2 years or equivalent heavy equipment experience

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

heavy equipment

Location requirements

Pensacola, FL, on-site work only

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

reading schematicsdiagnosticshydraulic systemselectrical systemsdiesel systems

Preferred skills

weldingtool maintenance

Specializations

hydraulicdiesel systemsdiagnosticselectrical systemshydro-static
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Pensacola, FL, USA

On-site City