Traveling Field Mechaninc

Job Description

Job Description

Traveling Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic

Location: Traveling / Southern Minnesota
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience: 5+ Years
Travel: Extensive overnight travel required

Build Your Career in the Field

A well-established, family-values-driven civil construction contractor is seeking an experienced  Traveling Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic  to support construction operations on projects throughout the United States.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled heavy equipment mechanic who enjoys working independently in the field, troubleshooting complex equipment issues, and taking ownership of repairs from diagnosis through completion.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on experience repairing heavy construction equipment , strong diagnostic capabilities, and the ability to rebuild major mechanical and hydraulic components. This is a traveling position, and overnight and weekend travel will be required based on project needs.

What You'll Do

As a Field Mechanic, you will play a critical role in keeping construction equipment and vehicles operating safely and efficiently across active job sites.

Responsibilities include:

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain heavy construction equipment and vehicles in field and shop environments.
• Perform complex mechanical repairs and train other team members on proper equipment repair and maintenance procedures.
• Tear down, repair, and rebuild  engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, differentials, gearboxes, and undercarriage components .
• Use diagnostic equipment and troubleshooting techniques to identify mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems.
• Operate equipment as necessary to diagnose problems and verify completed repairs.
• Maintain accurate repair documentation and open and manage work orders for equipment repairs.
• Coordinate and distribute repair workloads when needed.
• Lead shop or field maintenance functions when required, including personnel coordination, parts ordering, diagnostics, and repair quoting.
• Help ensure equipment is properly maintained to support safe, productive job-site operations.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of related heavy construction equipment repair experience required.
• Strong experience diagnosing and repairing a wide variety of construction equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to rebuild engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, differentials/gearboxes, and undercarriage components.
• Strong knowledge of diagnostic tools and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Ability to independently lead and coordinate a variety of equipment repairs.
• Experience ordering parts, estimating repair needs, and coordinating shop or field maintenance activities.
• Valid Class A CDL required.
• DOT certification required.
• Must possess a comprehensive personal tool set necessary to perform mechanical repairs.
• Ability to work effectively in both active job-site and shop environments.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively, including  overnight travel and some weekends .

Benefits

The company offers a strong benefits package designed to support employees both at home and while traveling:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid travel and per diem
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) match
• Company-paid uniforms
• Boot reimbursement
• Specialty tools provided by the company

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is more than a shop mechanic position. You'll have the opportunity to take your skills into the field, solve challenging equipment problems, support major construction projects, and serve as a technical resource for other team members.

You'll join a  stable, growing organization with a strong family-values culture and a nationwide project footprint. If you're an experienced heavy equipment mechanic who takes pride in solving difficult problems and wants a role with variety, responsibility, and travel, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today for confidential consideration.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: On the road