Field Mechanic - Heavy Civil Construction

McMillen, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 61,992 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

McMillen, Inc. in Baton Rouge is searching for a Field Mechanic skilled in heavy equipment repair and crane operations. The position involves extensive travel to project sites across Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Texas, with the Little Rock Yard serving as the primary hub.

Ideal candidates will possess a mechanical aptitude, strong work ethic, and commitment to safety. The role includes maintaining barge cranes and safety protocols. A high school diploma is preferred, along with a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Experience with crane erection, rigging, signaling, or barge operations preferred.
• Willingness to travel extensively to various jobsites.
• Ability to adapt to a fast‑paced changing work environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cranes assembly and disassembly at job sites.
• Perform rigging and signaling duties for safety.
• Operate and maintain barge cranes and marine equipment.

Skills

Crane operation

Heavy equipment repair

Rigging

Signaling

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Field Mechanic - Heavy Civil Construction

McMillen, Inc. is looking for a Field Mechanic that is a hands‑on individual with experience in heavy equipment repair, preventative maintenance, boats, crane assembly, disassembly, rigging, signaling, and/or barge operations. The ideal candidate may have prior maintenance, heavy equipment repair, crane experience, or a background in mechanics with an aptitude for marine and crane‑related operations.

This position is based out of our Little Rock Yard and requires travel to project sites throughout Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Texas. Between assignments, the designated yard in Little Rock will serve as the employee’s primary hub location.

All Construction Division offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen. In accordance with client requirements, security clearance is required and is determined based on background check results.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the assembly and disassembly of cranes at various job sites.
• Perform rigging and signaling duties to ensure safe operations.
• Operate and maintain barge‑based cranes and related marine equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment as required by McMillen’s operational needs.
• Perform maintenance and repair on various types of equipment including boats and cranes.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety protocols and industry standards.

Qualifications:

• Experience with crane erection, rigging, signaling, or barge operations preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Willingness to travel extensively to various jobsites in the area.
• Teachable attitude with a strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to a fast‑paced and changing work environment.
• Must be safety‑conscious and dependable.
• Pass a drug test and background check.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The inability to cope with a stressful work environment does not constitute a protected disability.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is seldom required to sit. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear; work at elevated heights. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Compensation Package:

• Pay Range: $45‑$50 per hour; DOE

Equal Employment Opportunity:

McMillen, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.