Equipment Mechanic

Equipment Mechanic ERW Site Solutions ERWSS FT. Worth, Texas, United States About this position Equipment Mechanic Location: Active jobsites and equipment yard; frequent daily travel to multiple sites Schedule: Day shift; overtime eligible, with occasional overtime, weekend work, and after-hours emergency breakdown response Compensation $30.00-$40.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications Reports To:Senior Mechanic Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant hands-on mechanic experience Build Your Legacy With ERW Companies When you join ERW Companies, you become part of an employee-owned team supporting the businesses that build and strengthen our communities. We partner with family-built companies in construction and adjacent industries, helping them operate, improve, and grow while preserving what made them successful. We believe strong businesses are built by strong people, and we give those teams the support and resources to keep moving forward. As an employee-owned company, we all have a stake in what we create together. Your work contributes to the performance of our companies, the strength of ERW Companies, and the long-term value we share as owners. Here, ownership means taking pride in your work, supporting the people around you, and helping strengthen businesses built to last. Come own your legacy! Job Summary As a Field Equipment Mechanic, you will travel to active construction jobsites to inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair heavy construction equipment, commercial vehicles, trailers, and support machinery. You will respond to breakdowns, determine whether repairs can be completed safely in the field, and return equipment to service with minimal disruption to project schedules. This experienced-level role requires sound independent judgment, strong troubleshooting skills, and at least five years of hands-on mechanic experience. Success means completing safe, accurate field repairs, communicating equipment status promptly, and helping crews remain productive. What You Will Do Travel to jobsites to inspect and repair disabled or malfunctioning equipment, often under time-sensitive conditions. Coordinate with operators, site supervisors, dispatch, and shop personnel to understand equipment complaints, identify repair needs, and communicate equipment status. Determine the parts, tools, lifting support, towing, dealer assistance, or other resources required to complete each repair safely and efficiently. Diagnose equipment issues using visual inspections, service information, portable diagnostic tools, wiring diagrams, hydraulic schematics, parts diagrams, and service bulletins. Determine whether repairs can be completed safely in the field or require shop, dealer, or approved vendor support. Perform preventive maintenance and field repairs on excavators, dozers, loaders, graders, skid steers, cranes, dump trucks, service trucks, trailers, and light-duty vehicles. Inspect, adjust, repair, and replace mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, brake, steering, suspension, cooling, fuel, exhaust, and drivetrain components. Complete oil and filter changes, lubrication, fluid service, belt and hose replacement, battery service, and tire and track inspections at the jobsite. Assist with component removal and installation, equipment setup, and attachment changes within assigned qualifications; complete operational checks before returning equipment to service. Identify leaks, wear, damage, and loose or missing components that could affect equipment safety, reliability, or performance. Document the complaint, findings, work performed, labor time, parts and fluids used, and current equipment status accurately in the work-order system. Report incomplete work, backordered parts, additional defects, safety concerns, follow-up repairs, and out-of-service conditions promptly. Maintain assigned hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and service vehicle in safe, clean, stocked, and field-ready condition. Handle oils, fuels, coolants, batteries, tires, and other materials in accordance with company safety and environmental procedures. Protect the work area and follow site-specific rules when working near traffic, excavation, lifting operations, and active machinery. Follow company policies and applicable OSHA, DOT, EPA, lockout/tagout, lifting and blocking, hot-work, compressed-air, fluid-handling, and PPE requirements. Report incidents, near misses, unsafe conditions, and serious equipment defects promptly. Work cooperatively with operators, site supervisors, shop technicians, parts personnel, dispatch, and vendors, and participate in required training and safety meetings. What You Will Bring High school diploma or GED. At least 5 years of hands-on field or mobile mechanic experience diagnosing and repairing heavy construction equipment, trucks, trailers, or comparable machinery under jobsite conditions. Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, brakes, steering, cooling systems, and powertrains, with the ability to diagnose and complete repairs independently in the field. Proficiency with common mechanic tools, portable diagnostic equipment, technical service information, and mobile or tablet-based work-order systems. Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, wiring diagrams, hydraulic schematics, parts diagrams, and service bulletins. Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record sufficient to operate a company service vehicle safely. Ability to travel daily to jobsites and work occasional overtime, weekends, or after hours for emergency breakdown response. Ability to communicate clearly, prioritize time-sensitive repairs, and work effectively with field and shop teams. What Would Make You a Top Candidate Technical school certificate or other formal training in diesel, automotive, heavy-equipment, or industrial maintenance. ASE certifications applicable to the assigned equipment or vehicle fleet. Commercial Driver's License (CDL). A CDL may be required for specific assignments. OSHA 10-Hour Construction certification. OEM or dealer training for equipment represented in the fleet. Welding or mobile air-conditioning certification, where relevant to assigned work. Physical and Working Conditions Work is performed primarily at active construction jobsites and from a service vehicle, with occasional work in the equipment yard or shop. Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, reaching, and working in awkward positions around machinery and outdoors. Ability to lift and handle tools, parts, and materials in accordance with company policy and applicable law, using mechanical assistance or team lifting when appropriate. Regular exposure to weather, dust, mud, noise, vibration, oils, fuels, moving equipment, active operations, and uneven terrain. Ability to wear required PPE and safely enter, exit, inspect, and service assigned equipment at active jobsites. Benefits and Employee Ownership Medical coverage through Cigna. Dental and vision coverage through Guardian. 401(k) retirement plan through The Standard. Up to 3 weeks of paid time off per year, accrued based on hours worked. 8 paid company holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Eligibility to participate in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after completing 6 months of service and 1,000 hours of service in a year. Additional Information This is a full-time, overtime-eligible position. Overtime is paid in accordance with applicable law and company policy. The expected pay range is $30.00-$40.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, certifications, and business needs. Day shift work is standard; occasional overtime, weekend work, and after-hours emergency response may be required. Daily travel to active jobsites is required, and the employee may cover multiple sites in one day. Employment may be contingent upon completion of company-required screening and verification of driving eligibility, as applicable. ERW Companies is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals who need assistance performing the essential functions of the position, consistent with applicable law. Salary Information $30 - $40Hourly Wage #J-18808-Ljbffr ERW Site Solutions, Inc.