Field Equipment Mechanic

Allan Myers Inc.; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Extensive training

Job summary

Allan Myers Inc. is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician to ensure the repair and upkeep of heavy construction equipment. Responsibilities include assisting technicians, ensuring compliance with safety policies, and collaborating with dispatch for timely parts delivery. Candidates should have at least 1 year of field experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to work flexible hours. The company offers a competitive pay structure and opportunities for training and advancement.

Qualifications

• 1 year of field experience repairing heavy construction equipment.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must be able to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist equipment technicians with technical support.
• Ensure quality of repairs to minimize recall work.
• Maintain compliance with all safety policies.
• Collaborate with field services dispatcher to ensure timely parts delivery.

Skills

Knowledge of heavy construction machinery

Diagnostic capabilities

Ability to make repair decisions

Work independently and safely

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Caterpillar Et/SIS

Volvo Prosis/Tech Tool

Cummins InSite

Job description

Overview

Allan Myers is the largest heavy civil construction and materials production contractor in the mid‑Atlantic. We build infrastructure—highways, bridges, water, and wastewater systems. We pay well and provide generous benefits. We offer extensive training and promote from within.

Responsibilities

Primary objective of equipment maintenance is repair and upkeep of production equipment. Keep equipment safe and effective to meet production targets on time and within cost.

• Assist equipment technicians or service personnel with technical support via phone/email or at job site.
• Develop quick and accurate communication with field personnel and dispatch.
• Ensure quality of repairs to minimize recall/duplicate work.
• Maintain compliance with all governmental and company safety policies.
• Follow Human Resources policies.
• Review shop tool requirements to work more efficiently.
• Report deficiencies to improve preventive maintenance program.
• Participate in technical training with dealer/manufacturer and transfer training to mechanics.
• Collaborate with field services dispatcher and parts personnel to ensure timely delivery of parts.
• Work daily with internal department, field managers, superintendents, and field mechanics.
• Hourly position requiring overtime as needed.
• Maintain necessary tools (company does not provide industry standard tools).
• Keep service truck clean and orderly.
• Adhere to HOS (hours of service) if applicable.
• Comply with Trimble/Telogis regulations.
• Perform other job‑related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience & Education/Certification

• 1 year field experience repairing heavy construction equipment.
• High school diploma, GED, or trade school preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must be able to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Required Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of all components of heavy construction machinery: diesel engines, power transmissions, hydrostatic drives, hydraulics.
• Diagnostic capabilities with hydraulic, electrical, and engine systems.
• Ability to make repair decisions quickly and rationally.
• Expectation to keep all sensitive material confidential.
• Arrange schedules, recommend machinery for repair, and place parts orders.
• Give and receive written or oral instructions.
• Work independently and safely.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to change.
• Knowledge of Caterpillar Et/SIS, Volvo Prosis/Tech Tool, Cummins InSite.
• Basic skills in OXY/Acetylene torch.
• Basic stick welding 7018, 6010.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Allan Myers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.