Diesel Mechanic/Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic 100% Travel

Diesel Mechanic/Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic 100% Travel

$28 - $38 DOE

Spriggs Excavation is recruiting for a full-time, 100% travel position. This role requires continuous travel to project sites across multiple states based on business needs and project schedules. Employees in this position should expect to be assigned to one location for an extended period—such as several months at a time—before transitioning to another project in a different state. For example, an assignment may begin in Texas, then move to Colorado, and later transition to New Mexico. Flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to work wherever projects are located are essential requirements of this role.

Job Summary:

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic will assist with preventive maintenance and repairs of diesel equipment in the ship to make electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic repairs on equipment such as excavators, loaders, scrapers, motor graders, on road fleet, and more.

Job Duties:

• Follow all safety rules and regulations when performing work assignments.


• Perform preventative maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on all fleet equipment.


• Make mechanical repairs to equipment after completion of inspection and analysis of breakdown.


• Record complete repair description on work order, including the correct model and the serial number of equipment and record hour meter reading.


• Lubricate moving parts and operates repaired equipment to verify conformance to specifications.


• Maintain the professional image of self and service truck by focusing on cleanliness and presentation.


• Maintain an acceptable driving record and follow all rules and regulations related to having a CDL


• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years of age, as required by the Spriggs company insurance policy. 


• Technical School Certificate and 2 years of related work experience or 5 years of related work experience. 


• Commercial Driver's License (CDL)


• Demonstrated history of safe, reliable work habits


• Demonstrated ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair heavy earthmoving equipment


• Working knowledge of equipment operations and mechanical functions


• Strong Communication Skills


• Ability to work with minimal supervision


• Ability to travel extensively, including overnight

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work for long periods of time performing tasks that may require repetitive lifting, standing, kneeling, sitting, grasping, twisting, and climbing stairs/ladders.


• Ability to work evenings and weekends when required


• Ability to lift of up to 60 pounds

Offering:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• Optional financial security benefits through AFLAC


• Company Paid Short-term disability


• Vacation and Sick Leave


• Competitive Pay - starting between $28 and $38 per hour


• GSA Per Diem


• Matched Retirement


• 6 Paid Holidays


• Bonus Program

Prior to your starting date, we require successful completion, as determined in our sole discretion, of a pre-employment criminal background check.