Field Mechanic - Heavy Civil Construction

McMillen, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 61,992 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

McMillen, Inc. is currently seeking a Field Mechanic for a hands-on role in heavy civil construction. This position involves extensive travel to job sites and requires a candidate skilled in heavy equipment repair, crane assembly, and marine operations.

The ideal candidate will have experience in rigging, signaling, and mechanical repairs, along with a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Safety consciousness and dependability are essential for this position, and the pay ranges from $45 to $50 per hour, DOE.

Qualifications

• Experience with crane operations preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude is essential.
• Willing to travel extensively and adaptable to different job sites.
• Teachable attitude and strong work ethic required.
• Must be safety-conscious and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with assembly and disassembly of cranes.
• Perform rigging and signaling duties.
• Operate and maintain barge-based cranes.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment as needed.
• Maintain safety protocols and standards.

Skills

Crane erection

Rigging

Signaling

Marine operations

Mechanics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Heavy equipment

Cranes

Marine equipment

Job description

Field Mechanic - Heavy Civil Construction

McMillen, Inc. is looking for a Field Mechanic that is a hands‑on individual who has experience in heavy equipment repair, preventative maintenance, boats, crane assembly, disassembly, rigging, signaling, and/or barge operations. This role involves extensive travel (approximately 80 percent) to various job sites and requires a mechanically inclined candidate willing to learn and adapt. 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.

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.

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 job sites 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. 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.

EEO: 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.

Visa sponsorship, including renewal during employment, will not be provided for this position.

No recruiters, please.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.