Field Diesel Mechanic

Pavement Preservation Group brings together leading companies—Cactus Asphalt, American Pavement Preservation, Viking Construction, and Southwest Slurry Seal—into one strong team.

We focus on delivering high-quality asphalt repair and maintenance services while building trust and long-lasting results for our customers. From roads to parking lots, we provide reliable solutions to keep surfaces safe and durable.

Pavement Preservation Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants fairly, without regard to race, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

Pay: $25-$30 - Full Time /Overtime

Summary:
Responsible for inspecting, servicing, and maintaining heavy-duty construction equipment. As a Field Mechanic, you will travel to job sites as needed, inspect engines and equipment, perform service repairs, and complete routine maintenance on the construction fleet.

Responsibilities:

• Traveling with the crew to the job sites.

• Inspecting trucks, pavers, loaders, rollers, crack seal machines, skidsteers and other equipment for proper performance.

• Diagnosing faults using computerized testing equipment.

• Troubleshoot reported problems and resolve them in a timely manner.

• Adjusting equipment and replacing faulty parts.

• Repairing damaged equipment parts.

• Cleaning, lubricating, and conducting routine services on heavy-duty vehicles.

• Cleaning and servicing of all attachments.

• Performing major repair work when necessary

• Reporting damaged or faulty equipment to management.

• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; completing winterization procedures.

• Responsible for providing documentation of all maintenance and repairs.

• Responsible for coordination of equipment repairs requested by Superintendent and Foreperson.

• Perform quarterly inspections on trucks and equipment.

• Maintain Class A and/or Class C driver’s license clean

• Display safety consciousness, a strong work ethic, exceptional attitude & attendance traits.

• Work drug and alcohol free always, enforcing the companies’ drug and alcohol policy.

• Demonstrate team skills on an ongoing basis.

• Good communication skills.

• Proper certification as heavy equipment mechanic

• Proven work experience as a diesel and/or heavy equipment mechanic

• Ability to work within a fast-paced environment as an integral member of a dynamic team.

• Able to lift heavy machinery

• Assemble or fabricate parts at or within arm’s length.

• Operate machines, motor vehicles, hand tools, and job specific equipment and tools.

• Walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, and crouch.

• Work in various inside and outside environments being subjected to weather changes ,noise, vibrations, job hazards and atmospheric conditions.

• Welding is a plus

• Must have a valid driver’s license.

• Ability to work after-hours if required

• Be available to work weekends and out of town.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Safety equipment provided