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

Austinindl; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic for its North Texas operations. This exciting role involves maintaining and repairing a variety of heavy construction equipment, ensuring they operate smoothly and safely. You'll conduct regular inspections, diagnose issues using advanced diagnostic tools, and perform repairs on essential systems. Join a company that values employee ownership and offers excellent benefits, including medical and a matching 401K plan. If you have a passion for heavy equipment and a commitment to safety, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K matching plan

Employee ownership

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with heavy construction equipment required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and preventive maintenance on heavy equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues.

Skills

Service and repair experience with heavy construction equipment

Maintenance and Preventive Maintenance skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting abilities

Ability to work with hand tools

Ability to work with power tools

Jobsite safety commitment

Education

High school diploma, GED, or vocational training/certification

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

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

Job Category: Craft

Requisition Number: MECHA023656

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• Posted: February 20, 2025
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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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 Mechanic for 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
• Repair or replace 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

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 to our company page.

Austin Bridge & Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

See the “Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision” poster available in English and Spanish.

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.