Heavy Equipment Mechanic – Field & Travel, High Earnings

Colonial Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel per diem

Overtime pay

Shift differential

Job summary

Boart Longyear in Glendale, AZ is hiring Shop & Field Mechanics for long‑hour shifts with extensive travel to job sites. Expect heavy overtime, 14 days on with 7 days off, and field work with hospitalities such as per diem and hotel accommodations.

Duties include maintenance on drill rigs and support equipment, diagnostics of hydraulic and electrical systems, and on-site repair until units are back in operation. Candidates should be self-motivated and able to work in adverse weather.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of mechanic experience required.
• Experience with electrical and hydraulic schematics required.
• Some welding and fabrication experience recommended.
• Must have own tools.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to attain a CDL.
• MSHA/OSHA certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Service, repair and maintain fleet of drill rigs and support equipment.
• Diagnose hydraulic problems and perform quick turnaround to keep rigs in operation.
• Work on electric powered hydraulic systems, diesel hydraulic systems and high pressure pneumatic systems.
• Travel for 14-day shifts (14 days on, 7 days off) and long 12–14 hour days.
• Communicate with supervisor, driller and safety personnel; work with minimal supervision.

Skills

Mechanic experience

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Welding

Safety awareness

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Diesel engine diagnostics

Job description

Boart Longyear in Glendale, AZ is hiring Shop & Field Mechanics for long‑hour shifts with extensive travel to job sites. Expect heavy overtime, 14 days on with 7 days off, and field work with hospitalities such as per diem and hotel accommodations.

Duties include maintenance on drill rigs and support equipment, diagnostics of hydraulic and electrical systems, and on-site repair until units are back in operation. Candidates should be self-motivated and able to work in adverse weather.