Heavy Equipment Technician in Borden, IN

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Oct 28

Written By Steve Levy

HEAVY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY • FULL-TIME HOURLY

Heavy Equipment Technician

$30 - $50 / hr BOE • Quarterly Profit Sharing

Borden, Indiana • American Diesel Outfitters LLC®

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Keep Our Operations Moving Forward

Our Client is a premier, family-owned manufacturer and processor of sustainable mulch, animal bedding, and wood fuels. Operating state-of-the-art recycling, manufacturing, and logistics facilities, we take pride in our equipment fleet and our people. We offer a family-oriented work environment, internal advancement opportunities, and a robust benefits package.

We are seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Technician to maintain, diagnose, and repair our heavy industrial machinery, yard loaders, grinders, screeners, and processing equipment.

Key Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance, routine inspections, and complex repairs on heavy industrial machinery and yard equipment.
Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical faults accurately using diagnostic tools and schematics.
Repair or replace worn components, hydraulic cylinders, pumps, valves, and drive systems.
Conduct structural and component welding, fabrication, and equipment modifications as needed.
Maintain detailed records of all maintenance work, parts usage, and equipment service logs.
Adhere strictly to all plant safety protocols, OSHA standards, and environmental guidelines.
Collaborate with plant operations teams to prioritize repairs and minimize production bottlenecks.

Candidate Requirements

Required Experience & Skills

Minimum 3–5+ years of experience maintaining heavy construction, recycling, or agricultural equipment.
Advanced troubleshooting capabilities in hydraulics, diesel power units, and heavy electrical systems.
Proficiency in stick, MIG welding, and cutting torch operations.
High school diploma or equivalent (technical trade school certification preferred).

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Competitive Pay: $30 - $50 / hr BOE

Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Long & Short-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 4% Match

Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonuses

Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays

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Steve Levy

Steve Levy is the founder and principal of American Diesel Outfitters LLC, a premier national recruitment and technical consulting firm serving the heavy diesel, marine, Equipment and power generation industries.

Built on a foundation of absolute industry mastery, Steve brings decades of elite technical and corporate leadership experience to the talent acquisition sector. He is a master certified technician who has commanded every tier of the service ecosystem, from executing advanced diagnostics in the bay to providing director-level executive oversight for multi-million-dollar operations. His deep mechanical engineering expertise spans the industry's most complex, large-scale diesel systems, including heavy power platforms from Caterpillar, MTU, Cummins, and Detroit Diesel.

Throughout his career, Steve has built a reputation as a trusted partner to tier-one industrial operations and large, publicly traded companies. He thoroughly understands the rigorous regulatory, compliance, and top-tier talent benchmarks required to keep major enterprise infrastructure running at peak efficiency.

A veteran of the United States Army, Steve developed a rigorous foundation in heavy vehicle system mechanics and recovery operations. This background, combined with his extensive corporate service management tenure, forged his uncompromising standards for operational precision and mechanical excellence.

Today, Steve leverages his field-proven mastery to provide a highly personalized, high-touch approach to technical recruitment. Rejecting automated AI screening and offshore labor, he personally vets and interviews every single candidate to ensure true technical competency and enterprise alignment. Based in Groveland, Florida, Steve remains dedicated to bridging the technical skills gap and defending elite standards for corporate partners nationwide.