Heavy Equipment Mechanic — Travel‑Ready, Construction Site

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Channelview (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-First Mindset

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) Retirement

Professional Development

Referral Cash Bonuses

Cell Phone and work iPad provided

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our Solutions Center team. The role supports yard and job-site maintenance for a variety of construction equipment, with travel as needed to field sites.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of hands-on experience with heavy equipment, a strong knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems, and the ability to work safely in fast-paced environments. We offer comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience with a large construction company as a heavy equipment mechanic.
• Thorough knowledge of equipment and safety processes used in commercial, civil and/or marine construction.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance, storage, schematics, and diagrams.
• Necessary tools to perform the work assigned.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of electrical systems and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to weld and fabricate preferred.
• Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting (50 pounds).

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair electrical, hydraulic, tracks, diesel engines and transmissions on construction equipment and cranes.
• Maintain a safe shop work environment.
• Communicate equipment issues with supervisor to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Operate heavy equipment on site safely and efficiently.
• Check daily that equipment functions properly and safely.
• Ensure equipment is safely stored when not in use.
• Order needed parts from vendors when necessary.

Skills

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Diesel engines

Safety processes

Troubleshooting

Welding & fabrication

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our core values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

How do McCarthy partners define our culture?

• We Live Our Core Values: We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.
• We are Employee Owned: We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.
• We Feel Like a Family: We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.
• We are Builders: We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.
  
  
  

Position Summary

McCarthy Building Companies is looking for Heavy Equipment Mechanicto join our Solutions Center team.In this role, you will support our yard and job sites regular heavy equipment maintenance. Position may require travel.

McCarthy proudly offers our craft professionals:

• Safety-First Mindset
• Paid Holidays (7)
• Paid Time Off
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) Retirement
• Professional Development
• Referral Cash Bonuses!
• Cell Phone and work iPad provided
  
  
  

McCarthy’s core purpose is to be the Best Builder in America. We value our skilled tradespeople, and we know the abilities you bring to make us a better company. Together, we can build great things

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair including but not limited to electrical, hydraulic, tracks, diesel engines and transmissions for a variety of construction equipment and crane types
• Maintain a safe shop work environment
• Effectively communicate equipment issues with supervisor to ensure customer satisfaction
• Operate/maneuver heavy equipment on site in a safe and effective manner
• Check daily to ensure equipment functions properly and in a safe manner
• Ensure equipment is safely and securely stored when not in use.
• Accurately order needed parts from vendors when necessary
  
  
  

Operate and test equipment after repair

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience with a large construction company as a heavy equipment mechanic
• Thorough knowledge of equipment and safety processes used in commercial, civil and/or marine construction
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance, storage, schematics, and diagrams
• Necessary tools to perform the work assigned
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems and troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of electrical systems and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to weld and fabricate preferred
• Ability to complete daily activities according to work schedule
• Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency
• Abilityto performheavy lifting/pushing/pulling of materialweighing 50 pounds
• Ability to squat, crawl, and work in confined spaces
• Exhibit strong work ethic, teamwork, customer service, verbal, and written skills
• Age 18+
• Proof of Identity and Employment Authorization
• TWIC credentials and CDL preferred
  
  
  

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS: McCarthy’s Talent Acquisition Team is the only authorized representative permitted to engage with external search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting partners. McCarthy maintains an Approved Agency List for recruiting partners, which is reviewed and updated annually.

McCarthy will only consider submissions from agencies with a signed fee agreement in place for the current year. McCarthy does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate submissions, or referrals from agencies that do not meet these requirements.

If a candidate is submitted without an active agreement, McCarthy will have no obligation to pay any fees and reserves the right to contact, engage, interview, or hire such candidate(s) without any financial or other responsibility to the submitting agency. Unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be considered the property of McCarthy.