Heavy Equipment Shop Mechanic

GeoStabilization International®; Williamstown (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

GeoStabilization International (GSI) is seeking an experienced Shop Mechanic to perform maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of heavy equipment, including rock drills, excavators, skid steers, lifts, and concrete pumps. This role is based in Williamstown, KY with a Monday–Friday schedule and overtime as needed.

You will diagnose issues from engines to hydraulics, carry out preventive maintenance, replace fluids, and support safety-critical operations.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's license required.
• Experience in repairing and maintaining heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect machines, engines, transmissions, and run diagnostic tests to identify functionality issues.
• Conduct repairs to maximize reliability and safe operations.
• Troubleshoot reported problems accurately and resolve them promptly.
• Perform maintenance on machinery and systems including pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, gearboxes, and related software.
• Clean and apply lubricants to machinery components; replenish engine fluids.
• Undertake other duties such as hydraulic system repair or welding as needed.
• Keep logs of work and report on issues observed.

Job description

GeoStabilization International (GSI), Access Limited, and RoadGuard together form a leading infrastructure solutions platform dedicated to protecting people and strengthening critical infrastructure across North America and New Zealand.

GSI is the premier geohazard mitigation firm specializing in emergency slope stabilization, landslide repair, grouting, and micropiles through innovative design-build delivery. Access Limited brings over a century of steep-slope expertise and operates North America’s largest fleet of spider excavators, delivering complex rockfall and geotechnical solutions in the most challenging environments. RoadGuard, founded in 2024, unites industry-leading roadway safety companies providing guardrail, bridge railing, highway signage, fencing, and specialty fabrication services.

Across all our businesses, we are driven by innovation, extreme ownership, technical excellence, and a relentless commitment to measurable results that improve safety and infrastructure resilience.

Overview

We're seeking an experienced and skilled Shop Mechanic to join our team. The Shop Mechanic will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of various types of heavy equipment, including rock drills, excavators, skid steers, lifts, concrete pumps, some proprietary equipment and other types of heavy construction equipment.

This position is based in Williamstown, KY. The typical schedule is Monday-Friday, with overtime/weekends as needed.

Perform routine maintenance and repairs on a variety of heavy-duty machines or mechanical components according to requirements and OEM documentation.

• Inspect machines, engines, transmissions etc. and run diagnostic tests to discover functionality issues
• Conduct repairs aiming for maximum reliability and safe operations
• Correctly and efficiently troubleshoot reported problems and resolve them in a timely manner
• Perform thorough maintenance on machinery, equipment and systems including pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, gearboxes, and communication software
• Clean and apply lubricants to machinery components
• Replenish fluids and components of engines and machinery
• Undertake other duties as assigned (e.g. repair of hydraulic systems, welding, etc.)
• Keep logs of work and report on issues

Required Qualifications

• Valid Driver's license required
• Experience in repairing and maintaining heavy equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of heavy construction equipment and repair experience
• Experience working on railway equipment
• 5+ years of hydraulics and electrical troubleshooting experience
• CDL Driver's license strongly preferred
• Licensing/certification as a mechanic

GeoStabilization International (GSI), Access Limited, and RoadGuard together form a leading infrastructure solutions platform dedicated to protecting people and strengthening critical infrastructure across North America and New Zealand.

GSI is the premier geohazard mitigation firm specializing in emergency slope stabilization, landslide repair, grouting, and micropiles through innovative design-build delivery. Access Limited brings over a century of steep-slope expertise and operates North America’s largest fleet of spider excavators, delivering complex rockfall and geotechnical solutions in the most challenging environments. RoadGuard, founded in 2024, unites industry-leading roadway safety companies providing guardrail, bridge railing, highway signage, fencing, and specialty fabrication services.

Across all our businesses, we are driven by innovation, extreme ownership, technical excellence, and a relentless commitment to measurable results that improve safety and infrastructure resilience.

Overview

We're seeking an experienced and skilled Shop Mechanic to join our team. The Shop Mechanic will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of various types of heavy equipment, including rock drills, excavators, skid steers, lifts, concrete pumps, some proprietary equipment and other types of heavy construction equipment.

This position is based in Williamstown, KY. The typical schedule is Monday-Friday, with overtime/weekends as needed.

Perform routine maintenance and repairs on a variety of heavy-duty machines or mechanical components according to requirements and OEM documentation.

• Inspect machines, engines, transmissions etc. and run diagnostic tests to discover functionality issues
• Conduct repairs aiming for maximum reliability and safe operations
• Correctly and efficiently troubleshoot reported problems and resolve them in a timely manner
• Perform thorough maintenance on machinery, equipment and systems including pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, gearboxes, and communication software
• Clean and apply lubricants to machinery components
• Replenish fluids and components of engines and machinery
• Undertake other duties as assigned (e.g. repair of hydraulic systems, welding, etc.)
• Keep logs of work and report on issues

Required Qualifications

• Valid Driver's license required
• Experience in repairing and maintaining heavy equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of heavy construction equipment and repair experience
• Experience working on railway equipment
• 5+ years of hydraulics and electrical troubleshooting experience
• CDL Driver's license strongly preferred
• Licensing/certification as a mechanic

US pay range for this role. $28 — $35 USD

Soil Nail Holdings and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.