Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Thalle Construction Co., Inc. is pleased to announce a career opportunity for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join us on the Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP) Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) A-2 Reservoir in Palm Beach County, Florida. This project marks the largest contract in the Jacksonville District’s history, valued at $2.87 billion. Thalle will oversee the construction of a 17.75-mile embankment dam and associated structures. This project offers potential Project Team members a valuable opportunity to broaden their professional experience and advance their careers throughout its duration. The CEPP plays a vital role in Everglades restoration, aiming to enhance ecosystem health, improve water storage, and increase resilience to climate change.

Thalle, established in 1947, is a heavy civil construction company with a corporate office located in Hillsborough, North Carolina and a regional office in Alvarado, Texas. Thalle currently has active heavy civil construction projects spanning from New York to South Florida to Texas and continues to expand our geographical footprint.  Our diverse and expansive project scope of heavy civil infrastructure projects incorporates all degrees of civil construction that includes, but is not limited to; Conventional Concrete, Roller Compacted Concrete and Earthen Dams, Navigational Waterway Locks, Reservoirs, Large Diameter Underground Utilities, Treatment Facilities, Landfills, Site Work, Mass Soil & Rock Excavation, Coal Ash Closures, DOT Highway & Bridge Construction, and on-demand emergency services.

We are a proud representative of Tully Group (www.tullygroup.us).  The Tully Group is one the nation’s largest privately held, family-owned construction firms with their corporate office in New York City and long history of heavy civil projects in the Metro New York Area and New Jersey.

Safety is our TOP priority!  Thalle offers a competitive salary package with a full range of benefits, including Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, generous PTO, paid company holidays, Life Insurance, and 401K with a company match, and more!  Compensation is based on experience and qualifications. 

Thalle is an Equal Opportunity Employer, E-Verify and Drug Free Workplace.

Location: South Bay, FL

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must be able to diagnose problems with equipment (Articulated Haul Trucks, Dozers, Excavators, Water Pumps ETC.) and be able to make the repairs.


• Must have knowledge of electrical systems on heavy equipment.


• Must have your own tools.


• The company will provide a mechanic truck.


• Must be able to perform preventive maintenance on equipment.


• Minimum 5 years’ experience.


• Conduct work with 100% integrity and professionalism.


• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform the essential job functions consistent safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.


• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.


• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.


• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.