Heavy Equipment Maintenance Mechanic – El Paso & Fort Stockton, TX

Gregory Construction; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gregory Construction in Texas is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Maintenance Mechanic to support active projects in El Paso and Fort Stockton. The role focuses on routine inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on excavators, skid steers, dozers, loaders, graders, and related fleet equipment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on heavy equipment experience, diesel engine knowledge, and the ability to travel between El Paso and Fort Stockton as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years hands-on experience maintaining, servicing, troubleshooting, or repairing heavy equipment and/or construction fleet vehicles.
• Experience with heavy construction equipment such as excavators, skid steers, dozers, loaders or graders.
• Heavy diesel mechanic experience is strongly preferred, including diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Komatsu equipment is strongly preferred; familiarity with Caterpillar, John Deere, Volvo, CASE beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections of heavy equipment, trucks, and fleet vehicles to identify maintenance needs.
• Conduct preventative maintenance including oil changes, filter changes, fluid checks, lubrication, and scheduled services.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical issues on heavy construction equipment and fleet vehicles.
• Assist with repairs to keep equipment safe, reliable, and operational.
• Communicate repair needs promptly to leadership; support El Paso and Fort Stockton sites as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Diesel engines

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Job description

Heavy Equipment Maintenance Mechanic – El Paso & Fort Stockton, TX

Heavy Equipment Maintenance Mechanic – El Paso / Fort Stockton, TX

LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY: Candidates must currently reside in El Paso, TX or Fort Stockton, TX to be considered.

Gregory Construction is a Christian-principled, purpose-driven heavy civil contractor supporting large-scale mission-critical, industrial, and infrastructure projects throughout the United States. Our teams self-perform critical civil scopes including earthwork, grading, underground utilities, concrete, and related site development work.

As our Southwest operations continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Maintenance Mechanic to support active projects in El Paso and Fort Stockton, Texas.

This position is ideal for a hands-on mechanic with experience maintaining and repairing heavy construction equipment, trucks, fleet vehicles, and other equipment used in demanding construction environments.

Candidates should be comfortable supporting both our El Paso and Fort Stockton project sites, potentially moving between the two locations based on equipment demands and project needs.

Position Overview

The Heavy Equipment Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for helping keep Gregory Construction's heavy equipment and fleet safe, reliable, and operational in the field.

This individual will perform routine inspections, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, servicing, and repairs on a variety of construction equipment and vehicles.

The ideal candidate will have direct mechanical experience working with equipment such as excavators, skid steers, dozers, loaders, graders, and similar heavy construction equipment, along with the ability to support trucks and other fleet vehicles as needed.

Experience with Komatsu equipment is strongly preferred, as well as a working knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and general mechanical troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections of heavy equipment, trucks, and fleet vehicles to identify maintenance needs, wear, damage, or potential mechanical issues.
• Perform preventative maintenance including oil and filter changes, fluid checks, lubrication, greasing, and scheduled equipment services.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical issues involving heavy construction equipment and fleet vehicles.
• Assist with or complete repairs to keep equipment safe, reliable, and operational.
• Identify major mechanical concerns and communicate repair or parts needs promptly to leadership.
• Support equipment such as excavators, skid steers, dozers, loaders, graders, and other heavy construction equipment.
• Assist with maintenance and repairs on company trucks, vehicles, and other construction-related fleet equipment as needed.
• Troubleshoot issues involving diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical components, and other equipment systems within the mechanic's level of experience.
• Respond to equipment issues and breakdowns in the field to help minimize project downtime.
• Operate heavy construction equipment as needed for testing, diagnostics, movement, maintenance, and jobsite support.
• Communicate equipment condition, recurring issues, service needs, and potential concerns to field and equipment leadership.
• Maintain tools, service areas, parts, and workspaces in a clean, safe, and organized condition.
• Work closely with equipment operators, Foremen, Superintendents, and project leadership to prioritize maintenance needs.
• Follow all Gregory Construction safety requirements and jobsite procedures.
• Support both the El Paso and Fort Stockton projects as operational needs require.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience maintaining, servicing, troubleshooting, or repairing heavy equipment and/or construction fleet vehicles.
• Must have relevant mechanical experience working with heavy construction equipment, such as excavators, skid steers, dozers, loaders, graders, or similar equipment.
• Heavy diesel mechanic experience is strongly preferred, including familiarity with diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, preventative maintenance, and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Experience working on a combination of heavy equipment, trucks, fleet vehicles, and other construction-related equipment is highly valued.
• Experience with Komatsu equipment is strongly preferred. Familiarity with Caterpillar, John Deere, Volvo, CASE, or similar manufacturers is also beneficial.
• Previous experience within heavy civil construction, earthwork, equipment rental/dealership, mining, aggregate, industrial construction, or a similar equipment-intensive industry is strongly preferred.
• Must be comfortable performing routine preventative maintenance as well as identifying, troubleshooting, and assisting with more involved mechanical repairs.
• Basic experience operating heavy construction equipment is required.

Location & Job Requirements

• Must currently reside in El Paso, TX or Fort Stockton, TX.
• Candidates outside of these two areas will not be considered for this opening.
• Must be willing and able to support projects in both El Paso and Fort Stockton based on equipment and operational needs.
• Must be comfortable traveling between the two project locations as needed.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to work outdoors and in varying weather and active construction site conditions.
• Ability to safely perform the physical duties associated with equipment maintenance and repair.
• Must successfully pass all required pre-employment screenings, including drug screening and background screening.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a dependable, hands-on mechanic who understands the demands of keeping equipment running in an active construction environment.

The right candidate should be mechanically inclined, comfortable troubleshooting equipment issues, and capable of recognizing potential problems before they result in significant downtime. This person should be equally comfortable performing routine preventative maintenance and assisting with more involved repairs when equipment needs attention.

Candidates should demonstrate a strong work ethic, positive attitude, mechanical aptitude, accountability, and willingness to support field operations wherever needed.

Gregory Construction team members are expected to demonstrate our Core Values of Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Communication, and Determination.

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