Assistant Equipment Mechanic-Entry Level 2026 (Fairfax)

Job Title

Responsibilities

This position will rotate the different departments within the Shops to get experiential assignments/exposure to all aspects of the department, with an assigned mentor for each rotation.

• PM Team
  • Learn best practices for safe & efficient heavy equipment maintenance while working with lead PM technicians
  • Perform/assist with fluid & filter changes
  • Sample fluids and analyze results
• Truck
  • Learn best practices for safe & efficient medium & heavy truck repair and preventative maintenance
  • Perform/assist with safety inspections; learn DOT and State Inspection requirements
  • Perform/assist with repairs to maintain truck uptime, e.g. tires, brakes, air suspension, component changes, etc.
• Field (Paving & Dirt)
  • Learn best practices for safe & efficient heavy equipment repair in a field operation
  • Perform/assist lead mechanic with field repairs, e.g. undercarriage, G.E.T, teardown & assembly, etc.
  • Field equipment includes dozers, excavators, articulated haulers, track & wheel loaders, pavers, rollers, support vehicles, etc
• Welding
  • Learn best practices for safe & efficient maintenance welding repairs
  • Assist lead welder with cutting, torching, fabricating, etc.
  • Gain basic knowledge & experience with stick and wire welding & torch cutting
• Winter Rebuilds
  • Learn best practices for safe & efficient repair & rebuild of paving equipment during winter
  • Assist lead mechanic with cleaning, teardown, inspection, and parts ordering
  • Assist with re-assembly of paver wear item

Note: Some modules may run concurrent, e.g. welding, winter rebuild, and truck repair all occur in a shop setting

Additional Training:

• AM Shops review (how we conduct business in our shops (how to order parts, supplies)
• Time Sheets
• Safety Courses
• AMU/CATU Courses (Hydraulic/Electrical, Undercarriage, etc.)
• OEM Training for Electronic Tooling programs (CAT SIS, Volvo Prosis, Cummins Insite, Paccar Davie, etc.)

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or Trade School preferred.
• Valid driver's license required
• Must be able to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Required Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new software. Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel is preferred
• Ability to keep all sensitive material confidential.
• Ability to give and receive written or oral instructions.
• Must have ability to work independently.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to change
• Possess a can-do attitude
• Ability to work safely & wear required PPE, including safety helmet, safety glasses, safety gloves safety shoes, reflective clothing, & other specific PPE as required

Overview

Our Company Does Work That Matters

Allan Myers is the largest heavy civil construction and materials production contractor in the mid-Atlantic. We build infrastructure: the highways and bridges that connect cities and towns, the public water and wastewater systems that provide clean water to your home and keep our streams clean. We take pride in meeting the highest quality standards because it ensures our work will have a long-lasting positive impact on the community. When you get home safe each night, you know that what you did that day matters.

At Allan Myers, you are part of a team dedicated to making things better, including your career. We pay well and provide generous benefits. We offer extensive training and promote from within. If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and reach your full potential.

Allan Myers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.