Field Equipment Mechanic

Allan Myers•Severn, MD

About The Position

The Field Equipment Mechanic repairs and maintains production equipment to keep it operating safely and effectively and help meet production and quality targets on time and at cost. The role provides technical support to equipment technicians and service personnel by phone, email, or at job sites, and coordinates with field personnel, dispatch, parts staff, internal departments, field managers, superintendents, and field mechanics. The position is hourly and requires overtime as needed. The mechanic must supply sufficient tools; the company does not provide industry-standard tools. The service truck must be kept clean and orderly. The role also requires compliance with hours-of-service requirements, when applicable, and Trimble/Telogis regulations. Other job-related duties may be assigned. The posted hourly range is $25.00–$31.00, based on experience.

Requirements

At least 1 year of field experience repairing heavy construction equipment.
Valid driver's license.
Knowledge of heavy construction machinery components, including diesel engines, power transmissions, hydrostatic drives, open- and closed-circuit hydraulics, and compensating systems.
Diagnostic ability with hydraulic, electrical, and engine systems on modern construction equipment.
Ability to make repair decisions quickly and rationally.
Ability to arrange schedules, recommend machinery for repair downtime, and order parts.
Ability to give and receive written or oral instructions.
Ability to work independently and safely.
Willingness to learn and adapt to change.
Basic OXY/Acetylene torch skills.
Basic stick welding skills using 7018 and 6010 electrodes.
Must be able to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
Must maintain sufficient personal tools for the job; industry-standard tools are not provided by the company.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, GED, or trade school education.
Knowledge or experience with Caterpillar ET/SIS, Volvo Prosis/Tech Tool, and Cummins InSite.

Responsibilities

Repair and maintain production equipment, keeping it in safe and effective operating condition.
Provide technical support to equipment technicians and service personnel by phone, email, or at job sites.
Communicate promptly and accurately with field personnel and dispatch.
Ensure repair quality to minimize recalls and duplicate work.
Comply with governmental and company safety policies and Human Resources policies.
Review shop tool requirements to improve work efficiency.
Observe and report deficiencies to support and improve the preventive maintenance program.
Participate in technical training with dealers and manufacturers and share training with other mechanics when possible.
Coordinate with the Field Services Dispatcher and parts personnel to support on-time parts delivery.
Work with internal departments, field managers, superintendents, and field mechanics.
Keep the service truck clean and orderly.
Stay within hours-of-service requirements, if applicable, and comply with Trimble/Telogis regulations.
Perform other job-related duties as required or assigned.