Traveling Heavy Equipment & Diesel Mechanic - Construction

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Carrollton, TX

About The Position

Join Black & Veatch’s Overland Contracting 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 cranes, bulldozers, graders, backhoes, and other heavy construction machinery. The role requires travel and focuses on keeping equipment safe, reliable, properly serviced, and ready for work. The mechanic may act as a lead person, provide work direction, and support training, but does not have management responsibility for those receiving direction. Work environments typically include offices, warehouses, laydown yards, and construction project sites. Work may involve cramped or awkward spaces, temperature extremes, inclement weather, very bright or low lighting, distracting or uncomfortable noise, hazardous equipment, and high places. Physical demands include lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds; standing, kneeling, bending, stooping, and moving through confined, cluttered, or uneven areas; repetitive hand movements; climbing and balancing on steel frameworks, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds; and working shifts of up to 12 hours while performing hard physical labor in varying conditions.

Requirements

At least 5 years of mechanic experience at an A-level technician standard, with strong working knowledge of mechanics.
Working knowledge of industrial construction equipment, machines, and tools, including their designs, uses, 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, a drug screen, and a motor vehicle records search.
Able to travel to construction project sites as needed.
Able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds and perform the physical activities described, including climbing and working in confined or uneven areas.
Able to work shifts of up to 12 hours performing physical labor in temperature extremes and outdoor conditions.
A combination of school and work experience is acceptable.

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 and safety focus, with 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 and reliable field operations.
Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, lubrication, fueling, oiling, and routine service on heavy equipment.
Use hand tools, 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 worn or damaged 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, returning 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.
Help ensure equipment leaving the 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 help guide other professionals.
Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Disability insurance
Wellness program
Flexible work schedules
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Sick time
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