Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Req #: 1346) at Peckham Industries – Catskill, New York

About Us:

Peckham Industries Inc. (PII) has been a family-run business since 1924 and we believe our “family by choice” ethos delivers value as the trusted supplier of construction materials, products, and services in the communities we serve. Through our extensive network of hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete plants, quarries, and liquid asphalt terminals, PII delivers the highest quality materials and custom solutions to thousands of road construction and road maintenance customers. In addition, the company’s construction operations include paving and road reclamation services, as well as precast/prestressed concrete production and erection of multi-level parking structures, specialty buildings, and bridge components.

Become part of our mission by realizing your purpose, serving our community interests, and delivering growth for our customers. Peckham Industries educates, innovates, and applies technology in a way that is safe, sustainable, inclusive, and profitable.

Job Summary:

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the mobile equipment fleet within the specified territory to ensure alignment with the Company’s vision and objectives. This individual will manage our maintenance and repair facility while always keeping safety at the forefront of everything we do. This is a union position affiliated with Local 158.

Essential Functions:

1. Focused.. Support the company’s mission, vision, values, and operational goals by prioritizing safety, integrity, dedication, and efficiency in all activities.
2. Safety always wins. Maintain a safe, clean, and organized shop and work environment, ensuring the safety of employees, visitors, and contractors through strong housekeeping practices and adherence to safety standards.
3. Dedication. Ensure full compliance with FMCSA fleet maintenance regulations and company standards by maintaining accurate service records, managing the upkeep of the service truck, and following 5S practices.
4. Communicate. Coordinate with Plant Managers and operations teams to prioritize equipment repairs and maintenance needs to support production and operational continuity.
5. Ownership and caring. Manage the procurement of parts, vendor services, and repair resources, including communicating with vendors and dispatching manufacturer service providers (e.g., Milton CAT, Anderson Komatsu) when required under service agreements.
6. Determined. Maintain appropriate inventory levels of wear parts, lubricants, and maintenance supplies necessary to support equipment and vehicle reliability across assigned sites.
7. Protect family and friends. Plan, schedule, and perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on company vehicles, trailers, and heavy equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
8. Obligated. Utilize diagnostic software and tools (e.g., CAT ET, Cummins Insite, Komtrax, VisionLink) to troubleshoot and repair electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
9. Measurement. Accurately track and code maintenance costs, including parts purchases and external repair services, to support financial accountability and reporting.
10. Results matter. Contribute to annual budgeting, capital expenditure planning, and cost-saving initiatives related to equipment, fleet, and facility operations.
11. Committed to serve. Oversee facility and building maintenance, including HVAC, plumbing, lighting, and safe access/egress, to ensure a safe and functional work environment.
12. Respect and engage. Support plant operations and production teams with equipment or facility repairs as needed to maintain operational efficiency.

Requirements, Education and Experience:

1. High school diploma or GED, required
2. Minimum 5 years’ experience working in the Heavy Equipment or Trucking Industry.
3. Must be familiar with the Microsoft suite of applications Word, Excel and Power Point.
4. Strong communication skills, proficient use of verbal and written English.
5. Valid driver’s license required, must maintain reliable transportation.
6. Must have the legal right to work in the U.S.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Travel:

Travel is very limited for this position, but some travel may be required utilizing company service truck between Catskill and Pleasant Valley.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

Work includes moving objects up to 50 lb. or more. This position works on or near moving mechanical parts, loud noises and heavy equipment. Requires the ability to stand for long periods of time as well as lifting, bending, squatting, walking, reaching, repetitive motion and driving long distances. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers.

Values:

At Peckham, you will experience our values wherever you work: corporate offices, plants, quarries, or paving operations. We share a common set of values - safety, integrity, dedication, and efficiency which are embedded in how we show up every day. Ours is a culture where we protect family and friends, our word is our bond, we are committed to serve and results matter. Our values are the foundation of our growth, and we believe they will pave the way for future success.

Peckham Industries, Inc. (PII) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to provide EEO to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, if you have a disability and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Peckham, please contact Recruitment@peckham.com.