Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic (North Texas Area) - Austin Bridge & Road

Austin Industries; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading construction company as a Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic, where you will be instrumental in maintaining and repairing heavy machinery for civil projects. This role offers the chance to work with a diverse range of equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety on job sites. With a strong commitment to employee ownership and a culture of safety, this position provides an exciting opportunity for skilled mechanics to thrive in a dynamic environment. Be part of a team that values expertise and dedication, contributing to landmark projects that shape communities.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K Matching Plan

Qualifications

• 3+ years of service and repair experience with heavy construction equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with knowledge of diesel engines and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to work with various brands of paving equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections and preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Identify mechanical and electrical issues using diagnostic equipment.
• Repair or replace broken parts such as engines and transmissions.

Skills

Service and Repair Experience

Mechanical Aptitude

Maintenance and Preventive Maintenance Skills

Troubleshooting Abilities

Ability to Work with Hand Tools

Ability to Work with Power Tools

Knowledge of Diesel Engines

Knowledge of Electrical Systems

Knowledge of Hydraulic Systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational Training/Certification

Tools

Diagnostic Equipment

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Job description

Austin Industries is one of the nation’s largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies. With more than 7,000 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial.

Austin Bridge & Road has an outstanding opportunity for a Heavy Equipment Field Mechanicfor heavy civil projects in the North Texas area. Our mechanic is responsible for maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing various types of heavy construction equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular inspections and preventive maintenance to ensure equipment operates smoothly
• Identify mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues by using diagnostic equipment or by performing hands-on tests
• Repairing or replacing broken parts, such as engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, and electrical components.
• Maintain detailed service records for each piece of equipment for warranty, compliance, and tracking purposes.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of service and repair experience with heavy construction equipment
• Prefer experience with Roadtec, Wirtgen, Vogele, Weiler, Cat, John Deere, and other various brands of paving equipment
• Maintenance and Preventive Maintenance skills
• Maintenance & Repair and Troubleshooting abilities
• Mechanical aptitude with required knowledge of:
  • Diesel engines
  • Transmissions
  • Electrical systems
  • Hydraulic systems
• Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment
• Must have a strong commitment to jobsite safety
• Diligent in demonstrating safe work practices

Requirements:

• High school diploma, GED, or vocational training/certification
• Valid driver’s license
• Requires working outdoors at times in the rain or snow and during cold, warm, and hot temperatures
• Must be able to work hours adjusted to meet the project’s needs; days, nights and weekends
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Bridge & Road is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan.We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)!To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go tohttps://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.

Austin Bridge & Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About Austin Bridge and Road

A leader in the heavy highway and transportation industry for more than 100 years, Austin Bridge & Road delivers asphalt and concrete services, and builds landmark projects such as complex highway interchanges, tollways, runways, bridges, rail projects, and water/wastewater facilities.

To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/bridge-road.

No Third-Party Inquiries Please

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy.The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.

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