Construction Mechanic - Heavy Equipment - Full-Time Traveling

Hodge Western Corp.; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem with housing

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation time

Company-paid health insurance

Job summary

Hodge Western Corp. seeks a skilled Heavy Equipment Mechanic to perform maintenance, repairs, and service on John Deere and Caterpillar equipment. This is a full-time travelling position to various project sites, with a strong mechanical background and experience in welding and fabricating.

You will join a rapidly growing construction company that values reliability and pride in workmanship, taking ownership of your craft to keep projects running smoothly across diverse locations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience repairing and maintaining heavy construction equipment.
• Current CDL for driving company service truck.
• Proficient in welding and fabricating techniques.
• Ability to work independently outdoors and lift heavy parts or tools.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and punctual.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on heavy equipment.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems, as well as undercarriages.
• Fabricate and weld parts, components, and attachments as needed.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and service records.
• Coordinate with field crews and supervisors to prioritize equipment repairs and minimize downtime.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Diagnostics

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Fabrication and welding

Field service

Tools

Welding equipment

Fabrication tools

Job description

The focus of Hodge Western Corp over the last 20 years started in heavy civil and evolved into technology-driven, specialty underground utility construction. We operate in three divisions: Renewables, Rock Trenching, and Directional Drilling. Our company works on projects throughout the United States. We are passionate about executing and growing our specialized methods for complex utility construction to provide our partner customers with significant advantages in both safety and efficiency over traditional means and methods.

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Mechanic to perform maintenance, repairs, and service on John Deere and Caterpillar equipment. This role is a full-time travelling position to various project sites. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical background, especially in heavy equipment, along with experience in welding and fabricating. We are a rapidly growing construction company that values skill, reliability, and pride in workmanship. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your craft and help keep our projects running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on heavy equipment.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems, as well as undercarriages.
• Fabricate and weld parts, components, and attachments as needed.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and service records.
• Coordinate with field crews and supervisors to prioritize equipment repairs and minimize downtime.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience repairing and maintaining heavy construction equipment.
• Current CDL for driving company service truck.
• Proficient in welding and fabricating techniques.
• Ability to work independently, outdoors, and lift heavy parts or tools.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and punctual.

Compensation and Benefits:

• $40-60+ per hour depending on experience – some project locations require you to join the local Operators' Union
• Per diem including housing when traveling
• Service Truck – must provide your own tools
• Paid Sick and Vacation Time
• 100% company-paid health insurance for the Employee. Dental, vision and dependent insurance available