Traveling Heavy Equipment & Diesel Mechanic - Construction

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Carrollton, TX

About The Position

Join Black & Veatch’s construction equipment maintenance team in a hands-on, field-based role supporting active construction projects. Diagnose, repair, maintain, and overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, diesel, and electrical systems on heavy construction equipment, including cranes, bulldozers, graders, and backhoes. The position requires travel to construction sites and focuses on keeping equipment safe, reliable, and job-ready. The role may act as a lead person, providing work direction and training support to other professionals, but does not include management responsibility for those receiving work direction. The work environment may include offices, warehouses, laydown yards, and construction sites, with exposure to challenging conditions such as cramped spaces, temperature extremes, inclement weather, noise, hazardous equipment, and heights. Physical duties include heavy lifting, repetitive movement, climbing, and work shifts of up to 12 hours.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience working as a mechanic at the A-level Technician level, with a strong working knowledge of mechanics.
At least 2 years of experience working as a manager or supervisor.
Working knowledge of industrial construction equipment, machines, and tools, including their design, use, repair, and maintenance.
Unrestricted driver's license and clean motor vehicle record.
Must have all necessary tools.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must possess or obtain a Class A CDL within 6 months of hire.
Must be able to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle records searches.
Ability to travel to construction project sites as needed.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds, work in confined or cluttered spaces and uneven areas, and perform repetitive movement.
Ability to climb and maintain balance on steel frameworks, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
Ability to work shifts of up to 12 hours performing physical labor in temperature extremes and outdoor conditions.
Ability to work in cramped spaces and awkward positions, in very hot or cold temperatures, in inclement weather, in bright or low lighting, around distracting or uncomfortable noise, hazardous equipment, and at heights.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent, with additional technical, vocational, diesel, automotive, or heavy equipment training preferred.
Experience maintaining and repairing construction, heavy, diesel, or fleet equipment.
Working knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, diesel, and electrical systems.
Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues and perform field-based repairs with limited supervision.
Experience using diagnostic tools, hand tools, power tools, gauges, and technical manuals.
Strong attention to detail, safety focus, and commitment to keeping equipment job-ready.
Ability to document service work, maintain records, support parts inventory, and enter data accurately.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient math, organizing, and problem-solving skills.
Forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain construction equipment for safe, reliable field operations.
Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, lubrication, fueling, oiling, and routine service on heavy equipment.
Use hand and power tools, diagnostic and computerized test equipment, and calibration devices to identify defects and complete repairs.
Inspect, adjust, repair, and overhaul mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, diesel, and electrical systems on mobile construction equipment.
Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects and verify performance.
Examine parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers, gauges, and other measuring tools.
Repair or replace damaged or worn components, including bearings, wiring, structural members, sheet metal parts, and other equipment components.
Dismantle, reassemble, and test heavy equipment using hoists, hand tools, and manufacturer specifications, then return it to job-ready condition.
Read and interpret operating manuals, technical drawings, blueprints, schematics, and manufacturer guidance.
Support parts research and ordering, inventory control, service documentation, maintenance scheduling, and equipment condition records.
Assist equipment operators with daily inspections and reinforce safe equipment operation and maintenance practices.
Perform welding, soldering, fabrication, electrical troubleshooting, and related repair work as needed.
Ensure equipment leaving a jobsite, warehouse, or yard is safe, clean, properly serviced, and ready for its next assignment.
Participate in pre-job planning, safety discussions, lockout/tagout procedures, hazard identification, incident reporting, and continuous improvement efforts.
Coordinate work with operators, mechanics, supervisors, and project teams using effective verbal and written communication.
May act as a lead person, provide work direction, support training, and guide other professionals as needed.
Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Disability insurance
Wellness program
Flexible work schedules
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Sick time and dependent sick time
Company-matched 401(k) plan
Adoption reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement
Vendor discounts
Employment referral program
AD&D insurance
Pre-tax accounts
Voluntary legal plan
B&V Credit Union
Potential eligibility for a performance-based bonus program
Employee stock ownership and participation in financial rewards through stock ownership