Field Mechanic - Heavy Civil Construction

McMillen Inc.; Flower Mound (TX); On-site; USD 61,992 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

McMillen Inc. is seeking a Field Mechanic in Flower Mound, Texas. This hands-on position involves extensive travel (approximately 80%) to various job sites and requires mechanical expertise in heavy equipment repair, crane assembly, and barge operations.

The successful candidate will assist with crane assembly, troubleshoot equipment, and ensure safety protocols are followed. A high school diploma, mechanical aptitude, and a valid driver’s license are preferred. The pay range is $45-$50 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience with crane erection, rigging, signaling, or barge operations preferred.
• Must have a mechanical aptitude.
• Teachably attitude with a strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Able to travel extensively to various job sites.

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.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety protocols.

Skills

Experience with crane erection

Rigging

Signaling

Barge operations

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to adapt

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Field Mechanic

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. This role involves extensive travel (approximately 80%) to various job sites and requires a mechanically inclined candidate with a willingness to learn and adapt. The ideal candidates 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 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 job sites in the area.
• Teachably 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

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.