Field Mechanic — Heavy Equipment (OT & Benefits)

Kilgore; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Overtime opportunities

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Paid vacation

401K

Job summary

Quikrete Heavy Construction Materials in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Yellow Iron Field Mechanic to maintain and repair heavy equipment on active job sites. You will diagnose, service, and rebuild components, perform PMs, and troubleshoot with CAT ET, while ensuring safety and timely field repairs.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years of heavy equipment experience, with knowledge of CAT/Komatsu/JD systems, hydraulics, and electrical troubleshooting; CDL is a plus, and welding skills are a bonus.

Qualifications

• 1+ years heavy equipment/yellow iron mechanic experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of Caterpillar, Komatsu, or John Deere equipment.
• Proficient with hydraulic and electrical troubleshooting.
• Able to read equipment schematics and parts diagrams.
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license; CDL is a plus.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair engine, hydraulic, electrical, cooling, fuel, and drive train systems.
• Service and rebuild components such as hydraulic cylinders, pumps and motors, final drives, swing bearings, radiators, coolers, and DEF/NRS systems, and undercarriage.
• Perform scheduled PMs following OEM and company standards.
• Troubleshoot fault codes using CAT ET or similar diagnostic software.
• Identify root causes of repeated failures and report to Equipment Manager.
• Perform welding and fabrication as needed.
• Respond to breakdowns on active job sites with safe field diagnostics and repairs.
• Communicate equipment status and ETA on repairs.
• Complete accurate service reports and track parts usage.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout and maintain clean, organized service truck and shop area.

Skills

Heavy equipment experience

CAT/Komatsu/JD know-how

Hydraulic troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Welding & fabrication

CDL is a plus

Valid driver's license

Outdoor work capability

Tools

CAT ET

Job description

Quikrete Heavy Construction Materials in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Yellow Iron Field Mechanic to maintain and repair heavy equipment on active job sites. You will diagnose, service, and rebuild components, perform PMs, and troubleshoot with CAT ET, while ensuring safety and timely field repairs.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years of heavy equipment experience, with knowledge of CAT/Komatsu/JD systems, hydraulics, and electrical troubleshooting; CDL is a plus, and welding skills are a bonus.