Construction Mechanic

$50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Stable, full-time role with consistent hours and a mix of shop + field work (variety, not monotony)
• Work with a growing contractor that values safety, reliability, and people who take pride in their craft
• Be the person the field depends on to keep tools and equipment running so projects stay on track
• Hands-on work with clear expectations and real ownership of outcomes
• Competitive pay range for the market, with CDL preferred (and valued)

Location: On-site in the Charleston, SC area (shop + field support at multiple worksites)

Note: Must have hands-on mechanical aptitude with tools/light equipment, a valid drivers license, ability to pass a background check, and reliable transportation. CDL is preferred.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established construction company in the Charleston area known for quality execution and a safety-first approach. They support active commercial projects and rely on a dependable internal shop function to keep equipment, tools, and jobsite operations running smoothly.

Job Description

• Maintain and repair small tools (electric and gas) and light equipment in the shop and in the field
• Inspect equipment to identify service and repair needs and prioritize work appropriately
• Communicate directly with field superintendents about issues, timelines, and readiness for use
• Perform routine preventive maintenance using manufacturer checklists and service guidelines
• Test equipment after repairs to confirm issues are resolved before returning it to service
• Document service work and maintain accurate service records
• Clean and wash equipment as needed to keep the fleet job-ready
• Travel to field locations to perform repairs/service when required
• Follow OSHA and DOT safety practices and proactively identify/correct shop hazards
• Support other duties as assigned to keep operations running efficiently

Qualifications

• Experience performing maintenance and repairs on small tools and light construction equipment
• Valid drivers license and ability to pass a background check
• Reliable personal transportation to and from the shop (own transportation required)
• Basic computer skills (typing, email, internet) for documentation and communication
• Safety-minded and comfortable working across multiple active worksites
• CDL preferred
• First Aid/CPR preferred

Why Youll Love Working Here

• Youll be trusted to own your work and solve problems without micromanagement
• Strong team environment where the shop and field work together closely
• Clear impact: when you do your job well, the whole operation runs better
• Safety is taken seriously and supported with real standards

JPC-647

Requirements: Must-haves: Driver’s license, 2+ yrs exp repairing/maintaining small tools and light equipment. preferred: CDL drivers License. Must have US work auth (no sponsorship),

• Additional context: Relocation- [yes - for right candidate]. Packages - [yes - for right candidate]

Submissions Name / John / [email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference (Internal Summary)

Construction company in Charleston hiring a Construction Mechanic/Driver to service and repair small tools and light equipment in shop + field. Must have mechanical aptitude, valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, pass background check; CDL preferred. Pay range $50k–$80k; 40 hours/week; start immediately.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Construction Mechanic – Cooper River Contracting and Concrete - JPC 647 - Source

**New Job Order Alert**

• Client job title: Construction Mechanic

• Location: Charleston, SC

• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site

• Experience: 2

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Construction Mechanic, Equipment Mechanic, Small Engine Mechanic, Tool Repair Technician, Light Equipment Mechanic, Shop Mechanic, Fleet Mechanic (light equipment), Field Service Mechanic, Construction Equipment Technician, Maintenance Mechanic, Mechanic/Driver, Service Technician, DOT/OSHA Safety

• # of hires needed: 1

• Open or not to recruiters on TE: NO

• Job posting strategy (bottom of package details): On-site, Charleston, SC. Meh okay insights