Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Sea Level Construction; Schriever (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mike Evans Crane and Equipment Services is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Mechanic to maintain and repair a variety of heavy machinery in field operations. You will diagnose mechanical and electronic systems, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure safety program adherence while keeping detailed service logs.

The role emphasizes hands-on repairs, equipment testing, and efficient problem solving to minimize downtime for diverse machinery.

Qualifications

• High School or GED Diploma preferred.
• Heavy construction equipment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and adheres to the health, safety, and environmental program.
• Maintains and repairs heavy equipment including excavators, bulldozers, cranes, and trucks.
• Diagnoses and repairs mechanical and electronic control systems.
• Troubleshoots malfunctions and performs routine maintenance checks.
• Maintains service logs, prepares work orders and cost estimates.
• Keeps tools and work area clean and organized; conducts field tests.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Mechanical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Qualification:

• High School or GED Diploma preferred.
• Heavy construction equipment experience preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promotes, executes and adheres to the company’s health, safety, and environmental program.
• Performs maintenance and repair activities on various pieces of heavy equipment including but not limited to, material spreader, excavators, skidders, high pressure pumps, bulldozers, graders, cranes, dump bodies, crawler tractors and trailers, backhoes, trailers, and man lifts.
• Diagnoses, services and repairs various systems that are found on pieces of heavy equipment such as mechanical and computer electronic controls, air brake systems, transmissions, propane powered equipment, and pneumatic systems.
• Troubleshoots malfunctions in the equipment and repair.
• Repairs and services track drive sprockets, rails, idler wheels, hard bars, track adjusters, hydraulic reversers, final drives, brake bands, steering clutches and hydrostatic transmissions.
• Performs routine maintenance checks and adjustments on such things as fluid levels, hoses, belts, brakes, tires, and clutches; changes filters and oil, and lubricates vehicles and motor driven equipment.
• Tunes gas and diesel engines, services valves, fuel filters and turbo chargers, and pressure checks fuel filters, adjust injector heights, fuel racks, governors, etc.
• Overhauls engines, replaces engines, and rebuilds components.
• Maintains service logs and records of maintenance on vehicles and motorized equipment.
• Prepares work orders and cost materials estimates.
• Keeps tools, equipment, and work area clean, organized, and in good working condition.
• Field tests equipment.
• Perform other duties or task as required based on company’s needs.

You will receivean email to confirm your applicationis received.

Mike Evans Crane and Equipment Services is an at-will employer who fully supports and practices the principles of equal employment opportunity and strictly prohibits any form of unlawful discrimination. Mike Evans Crane and Equipment Services considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Posted 02/13/2026