Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic-FM0926

Sanders Brothers Construction Co. Inc.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

Vacation & Holidays

401K

Profit Sharing

Bonuses

Job summary

Sanders Brothers Construction Co. Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic to service and repair our vehicle fleet on-site in Charleston, SC.

You will diagnose and repair a range of heavy equipment, from excavators to backhoes, and ensure readiness through testing and documentation. Responsibilities include on-site repair, preventive maintenance, tool usage, and timely reporting. A valid CDL or travel willingness is a plus, with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Must have own tools.
• Pre-employment drug test/ background check will help ensure team fit.
• 1–3 years experience diagnosing and repairing heavy equipment.
• Diesel engine emissions experience (Tier 3, Tier 4) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site repair services for heavy equipment fleet.
• Diagnose, repair, adjust or overhaul equipment including excavators, dozers, loaders, backhoes and more.
• Test parts and systems for operational readiness; perform basic maintenance and tune-ups.

Skills

On-site repair

Travel ability

Strong work ethic

Tools

Cat ET

Catsis

Job description

United States, South Carolina, Charleston

Sep 16, 2026

Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic -FM0926

Sanders Brothers Construction is currently seeking a Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic to assist in the maintenance of Sanders Brothers' vehicle fleet.

Responsibilities include:

This position will provide on-site repair services for heavy equipment fleet. The Heavy Equipment Mechanic must demonstrate continuous efforts to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

• Diagnosing, repairing, adjusting or overhauling equipment including but not limited to excavators, crawler dozers, front end loaders, skid steers, backhoes, brooms, rollers, graders, pumps, and water trucks.
• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical repair, and safety procedures
• Vehicle electrical and air conditioning system diagnostic and repair.
• Perform basic care and maintenance, including changing oil, giving tune-ups, and checking fluid levels
• Ability to travel
• Welding or soldering broken parts
• Test parts and systems for operational readiness
• Follow checklists to ensure that all critical parts are examined
• Ability to test run machines
• Willingness to attend industry related training
• Produce timely and detailed service reports
• Document processes

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Must have own tools
• Dedicated to their work with a positive attitude
• Pre-employment drug test/ background check will help assure we build teams of people who can best work with others and serve customer needs
• Three (3) year Motor Vehicle Record Required and meet company standards for operating
• 1-3 years experience diagnosing and repairing heavy equipment
• High sense of urgency when critical machines are down
• Ability to proficiently navigate through dealer specific software's (Catsis, Cat ET,)
• Diesel engine emissions experience (Tier 3, Tier 4)
• Undercarriage component knowledge and replacement experience
• Possess strong computer and electronic knowledge

Preferred Skills

• Prior heavy equipment, hydraulics, tracked vehicle formal training
• Prior dealership experience
• Commercial Driver's License Class A or B
• Ability to travel
• Welding experience
• Knowledge of methods of operation and maintaining different types of heavy construction equipment
• Skilled in operating and inspecting heavy equipment or machines to diagnose malfunction or defects
• Possess ability to modify, repair and overhaul constituents of equipment

Benefits:

Sanders Brothers Construction provides employees with outstanding benefits which include: Medical, Vision, Dental, Vacation & Holiday Pay, 401K, and potential financial incentives through Profit Sharing and Bonuses.

About Us:

Sanders Brothers Construction is a fully bonded, license and insured general contractor of street & road construction, and asphalt manufacturing. Founded in the early 60's, we continue to pride our company on the principles that laid the initial foundation for success: hard work, customer satisfaction and quality products and service.