Senior Field Equipment Mechanic

Allan Myers, Inc•Newport News, VA

About The Position

The Senior Field Equipment Mechanic repairs and maintains production equipment so it remains safe and effective and can meet production and quality targets on time and within 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 personnel, internal departments, field managers, superintendents, and field mechanics. The position is hourly, with overtime as needed, and requires the mechanic to supply sufficient industry-standard tools; the company does not provide these tools. The service truck must be kept clean and orderly. The mechanic is responsible for following hours-of-service requirements, if applicable, and all Trimble/Telogis regulations. The role requires field experience repairing heavy construction equipment, diagnostic ability across modern equipment systems, and the ability to work independently and safely. The mechanic may work early mornings, evenings, and weekends. The listed hourly range is $31.00–$37.00, based on experience. Allan Myers is a self-performing heavy civil construction and construction materials company serving the Mid-Atlantic. The company describes its work as building infrastructure, including highways, bridges, and public water and wastewater systems. It offers generous benefits, extensive training, and opportunities for promotion from within.

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 capabilities with hydraulic, electrical, and engine systems on modern construction equipment.
Ability to make repair decisions quickly and rationally.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive material.
Ability to arrange schedules, recommend machinery be taken down for repairs as needed, 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 have sufficient tools to perform the job; the company does not provide industry-standard tools.
Must be able to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Repair and maintain production equipment to keep it safe and effective and support production and quality targets.
Provide technical support to equipment technicians or service personnel by phone, email, or at the job site.
Communicate promptly and accurately with field personnel and dispatch.
Assure 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 improve the preventive maintenance program and identify possible additions.
Participate in technical training with dealers or manufacturers and share training with other mechanics where possible.
Coordinate with the Field Services Dispatcher and parts personnel to support timely 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.
Comply with all Trimble/Telogis regulations.
Perform other job-related duties as required or assigned.