Mechanic

Mechanic Position

Interstate Earthworks, LLC is a Wilks Brothers company. Wilks Brothers is a multifaceted, family-based partnership headquartered in Cisco, Texas with employees working in offices in Cisco, Willow Park, Fort Worth, Houston, and beyond. We invest in relationships and recognize the value in people, communities, and businesses. Our customers are not a number; they are a name, a family member, a friend. In the good times and in difficult times we treat them all equally exactly how we want to be treated. We believe that business is not just about profit it is personal too. At Wilks Brothers, we respect the people that make our business grow: our employees and our customers. Our goal is to develop mutually beneficial partnerships utilizing our core values of: Faith, Integrity, Team, Growth and Loyalty.

This position will be on site in Cisco, TX. This position is eligible for overtime.

Position Summary: The Mechanic is responsible for performing preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on a variety of heavy equipment and vehicles used in civil construction and earthwork operations. This position is based in the company shop and supports field operations by ensuring equipment is safe, reliable, and ready for deployment.

Key Roles / Responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment such as bulldozers, excavators, loaders, graders, haul trucks, and support vehicles.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and diesel engine issues.
• Inspect equipment for wear, damage, or other service needs and communicate issues to supervisors.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, service records, and work orders in accordance with company procedures.
• Use diagnostic tools and software to identify equipment issues and complete necessary repairs.
• Replace and repair parts such as bearings, brakes, hoses, seals, and other mechanical components.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and company policies.
• Support field teams by preparing equipment for mobilization or demobilization.
• Occasionally assist with welding or fabrication work as needed.

Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED; technical or vocational training in diesel/heavy equipment repair preferred.
• 2+ years of experience working with heavy equipment, preferably in a civil construction or earthwork setting.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, and heavy equipment systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.
• Proficiency with power tools, diagnostic equipment, and shop machinery.
• Must have own set of mechanic tools appropriate for heavy equipment work.
• Valid driver's license (CDL is a plus).

Working Conditions:

• Bending, lifting, climbing, pushing, pulling, kneeling, sitting stand, walk, kneel, stoop, squat, pull, push, climb, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, and see and standing (occasionally) for long periods of time.
• The essential duties of this position require moderate to heavy lifting and carrying.
• Must be able to position oneself to work in confined spaces such as trenches, pits, manholes, attics, and tunnels and demonstrate manual dexterity and be able to use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Exposure to moderate noise levels, vibrations, and bright lights; and exposure to dust, fumes, and gases; and all climate types including hot and cold temperatures, humidity, rain, snow, etc.
• Able to wear common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection and hard hats when needed.
• React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet.
• Must be able to comprehend and follow written and oral instructions.
• Must be able to complete tasks even with frequent interruptions.
• Must be able to use discretion and independent judgment as needed.
• Must be able to speak clearly on the phone and to fellow workers.

This job description should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities or as an employment agreement between the employer and the employee. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification and are subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Any essential functions of this position will be evaluated as necessary should an employee/applicant be unable to perform the functions or requirements due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the employee/applicant when possible.

I acknowledge that I have read and understand the description of this position and have had the opportunity to ask my supervisor about any points I did not understand. I hereby state that I can perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

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