Field Mechanic

Phillips Infrastructure; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips Infrastructure in Charlotte, NC is seeking a skilled heavy equipment mechanic to inspect, repair, and maintain construction vehicles and machinery using hand and power tools. The role requires reading manuals and drawings, diagnosing faults, and ensuring compliance with specs.

The position involves dismantling and reassembling equipment, performing routine maintenance, and operating with safety and precision. Ownership of tools and a valid driver’s license are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred; 2–3 years relevant experience.
• Must have own tools.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in dusty environments.
• Willing to travel away from home for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair construction vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
• Operate and inspect machines to diagnose defects.
• Test equipment after repair to ensure performance per specs.
• Clean, lubricate and perform routine maintenance.
• Read manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Overhaul and test machines for operating efficiency.
• Diagnose faults using engine diagnostic equipment.
• Examine parts for damage using micrometers and gauges.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Diagnostics

Blueprint reading

Lifting/carrying

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Micrometers

Calibration devices

Engine diagnostic equipment

Hand and power tools

Job description

Summary

Inspect, maintain and repair construction vehicles and heavy equipment/machinery using hand and power tools and appropriate lifting equipment.

• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools
• Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications
• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles
• Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings
• Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency
• Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges

Summary

Inspect, maintain and repair construction vehicles and heavy equipment/machinery using hand and power tools and appropriate lifting equipment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools
• Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications
• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles
• Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings
• Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiencyFit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Requirements

• Work in dusty or dirty surrounding
• Workers must be able to stoop, bend, crouch and crawl; use hands, arms and legs fully; grasp, manipulate, and assemble small objects; see and hear well (either naturally or with correction)
• Lift up to 50 pounds with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds
• Ability to be away from home for long periods of time
• Valid Driver’s license and good driving record
• Must have own tools

Education And Experience

High school diploma preferred two-three years relevant experience.

Candidates that accept an offer of employment are required to undergo and successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination. This exam is essential to ensure that all potential employees meet the necessary health and fitness standards for the role. The examination includes a series of tests and evaluations conducted by a certified medical professional to assess overall physical health, identify any potential medical conditions that could interfere with job performance, and verify that the candidate is capable of safely performing the essential duties of the position.

Completion and clearance of this physical are mandatory steps in the hiring process.