Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Heavy Equipment Mechanic – Construction Equipment Experience Required

NorthTex Construction (NTC)
15331 Ella Blvd, Houston, TX 77090
Full-Time | Construction Operations

About NorthTex Construction

NorthTex Construction is a growing construction company focused on earthwork, site development, and infrastructure-related projects across Texas. Our success is built on disciplined operations, reliable equipment, and a team that takes pride in doing things the right way.

We operate a fleet of heavy construction equipment and place strong emphasis on preventative maintenance, safety, and minimizing downtime in the field.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic with direct hands-on experience working on heavy construction machinery used in construction operations.

This position requires proven experience diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining equipment such as:

• Dozers

• Excavators

• Wheel Loaders

• Backhoes

• Skid Steers

• Rollers / Compactors

• Water Trucks

• Other heavy construction equipment used in earthwork and site development

⚠️ This role is intended for mechanics with heavy construction equipment experience. Automotive-only or light-duty mechanic experience does not meet the requirements unless combined with direct heavy equipment repair experience.

Key Responsibilities

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic is responsible for performing diagnostics, repairs, and preventative maintenance on heavy construction equipment to support daily field operations.

Responsibilities include:

• Diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and powertrain issues

• Performing preventative maintenance and inspections

• Repairing diesel engines, hydraulic systems, cylinders, pumps, valves, and electrical components

• Identifying problems before failure occurs

• Completing repairs efficiently to reduce downtime

• Performing both shop and field service work when needed

• Communicating equipment status clearly with supervisors

• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment

• Documenting completed repairs and parts needs

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of direct experience as a heavy equipment mechanic working on construction equipment

• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and diagnostics

• Ability to work independently and troubleshoot equipment efficiently

• Valid driver’s license required

• Basic hand tools required (specialty tools provided by company)

Preferred Experience

The following experience is strongly preferred:

• Field service repair experience

• Diagnostic software familiarity

• Bilingual English / Spanish

• Experience working on brands such as Caterpillar, Komatsu, John Deere, Case Construction Equipment, or Volvo Construction Equipment

Compensation & Growth

NTC offers competitive pay based on experience, steady year-round work, and long-term growth opportunities within the company.

We value mechanics who take pride in their work, understand the importance of equipment uptime, and can perform reliably in a construction environment.

NorthTex Construction is a family-owned heavy civil construction company based in Houston, Texas. Since 2017, we have built our reputation through hard work, dependable execution, safety, and long-term relationships with the clients we serve.

What started with a small team and a commitment to doing the work right has grown into a trusted civil construction company serving projects across Texas. Today, NorthTex provides heavy civil construction services for commercial, residential, municipal, industrial, and infrastructure-related projects.

We specialize in earthwork, site preparation, excavation, grading, underground utilities, drainage, concrete, asphalt, paving, and roadway-related construction. From early sitework to critical infrastructure, our crews bring the manpower, equipment, and experience needed to move projects forward safely and efficiently.

As a family-owned business, our name is attached to every project we take on. That means we believe in answering the phone, communicating clearly, taking ownership, and standing behind our work. Our clients trust us because we focus on doing what we say we are going to do — safely, professionally, and on schedule.

Based in Houston and working throughout Texas, NorthTex Construction is fully insured and bonded, with the field crews, equipment, and project management experience needed to support complex heavy civil construction projects of different sizes and scopes.

Company Description

NorthTex Construction is a family-owned heavy civil construction company based in Houston, Texas. Since 2017, we have built our reputation through hard work, dependable execution, safety, and long-term relationships with the clients we serve.What started with a small team and a commitment to doing the work right has grown into a trusted civil construction company serving projects across Texas. Today, NorthTex provides heavy civil construction services for commercial, residential, municipal, industrial, and infrastructure-related projects.We specialize in earthwork, site preparation, excavation, grading, underground utilities, drainage, concrete, asphalt, paving, and roadway-related construction. From early sitework to critical infrastructure, our crews bring the manpower, equipment, and experience needed to move projects forward safely and efficiently.As a family-owned business, our name is attached to every project we take on. That means we believe in answering the phone, communicating clearly, taking ownership, and standing behind our work. Our clients trust us because we focus on doing what we say we are going to do — safely, professionally, and on schedule.Based in Houston and working throughout Texas, NorthTex Construction is fully insured and bonded, with the field crews, equipment, and project management experience needed to support complex heavy civil construction projects of different sizes and scopes.