Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic – Construction (Texas Yard)

Ward and Burke; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health insurance

Job summary

Ward and Burke Tunneling Inc. is seeking a skilled Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic to maintain, repair, and troubleshoot equipment used in underground tunneling operations.

You will diagnose hydraulic and electrical systems, service generators, excavators, and support machinery, while ensuring safety and reliability across the fleet. Requirements include a high school diploma and specialized training in heavy equipment mechanics, plus hands-on experience on construction sites, farms, or mines.

Qualifications

• Combination of Secondary Education and Specialized Postsecondary Technical training in heavy equipment mechanics a must.
• Day Shift / Ability to work evenings and weekends if needed (Depending on scope of work)
• High School Diploma
• Machinery skills, build and repair.
• Practical experience on a Construction Site, Farm or Mining, working around Heavy Machinery
• Basic understanding of Hydraulics and Electronics

Responsibilities

• Diagnose hydraulic/electrical system and diesel engine issues independently.
• Perform required maintenance on equipment.
• Repair generators, excavators, Lighting Towers, Compressors, Forklifts.
• Clean, lubricate and perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment faults.
• Repair and replace mechanical and electrical components as needed.
• Maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
• Service attachments and working tools such as blades, ploughs, winches, and side booms.
• Must be punctual and reliable.

Skills

Diagnostics

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma

Heavy equipment mechanics training

Job description

• Dental insurance

Ward and Burke Tunneling Inc. is a leading provider of specialized microtunnelling and underground infrastructure solutions. We are committed to delivering innovative, reliable, and safe services to our clients across various projects.

We are seeking a highly skilled Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic with 2 years or more of experience to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting a wide range of heavy machinery and equipment used in underground tunneling operations. Your expertise will ensure optimal performance, safety, and reliability of our fleet of industrial equipment.

Duties

• Ability to independently diagnose issues with hydraulic/electrical systems and diesel engines.
• Perform maintenance as required on equipment.
• Experience repairing generators, excavators, Lighting Towers, Compressors, Forklifts
• Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment.
• The ability to diagnose & trouble shoot equipment.
• Diagnose malfunctions and faults and perform approved repairs.
• Repair and replace mechanical & electrical components etc.
• Maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
• Service attachments and working tools such as blades, ploughs, winches, and side booms.
• Must be punctual, and reliable.

Qualifications

• Combination of Secondary Education and Specialized Postsecondary Technical training in heavy equipment mechanics a must.
• Day Shift / Ability to work evenings and weekends if needed (Depending on scope of work)
• High School Diploma
• Machinery skills, build and repair.
• Practical experience on a Construction Site, Farm or Mining, working around Heavy Machinery
• Basic understanding of Hydraulics and Electronics

Work Environment And Physical Capabilities

• Indoor & Outdoor, cold & hot, and wet conditions
• Noisy, Dusty
• Ability To lift 50lbs +
• Work is intense and requires people with good judgment.
• Challenging environment, Attention to detail, Ability to distinguish between colors, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Standing for extended periods, Bending, crouching, kneeling.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 – $35.00 USD per hour

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health insurance

Experience

• Heavy Equipment Technician/Mechanic: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Dental insurance