Heavy Equipment Technician

APAC - Central-Central West Region - NWA; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1,500 Sign On Bonus

Competitive pay

Safety-focused environment

Job summary

APAC Central Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician to service and repair heavy machinery across our Arkansas operations. You will perform diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and complex mechanical repairs in both shop and field settings, ensuring equipment reliability and safety.

The role requires 5+ years of relevant experience, strong knowledge of diagnostic software, and a commitment to safety. Competitive pay and a $1,500 sign-on bonus are included.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED required; further education in college, technical school, or related experience highly desired.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 5+ years of experience using diagnostic software for major equipment brands such as Prosis and Volvo Heavy Equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lubrication, inspection, and preventive maintenance to maximize uptime.
• Paint and body repairs to restore equipment appearance and function.
• Machine shop operations including welding, lathing, and cutting as needed.
• Diagnose, service, and overhaul fuel injector pumps, governors, and related components.
• Overhaul electrical systems, transmissions, and rear-end assemblies; repair shop and field tasks.

Skills

Prosis

Volvo Heavy Equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Career Opportunities: Heavy Equipment Technician (528677)

Requisition ID528677-Posted09/09/2026-AMAT-APAC - Central-Central West Region - NWA-Full Time-Maintenance/Mechanics-United States-Arkansas

APAC Central Inc., is a CRH company producing and providing crushed aggregate materials, sand, ready-mix concrete, asphalt, and performing as a regional heavy highway/infrastructure construction firm serving Arkansas, Oklahoma, and southern Missouri. APAC-Central, Inc. and its founding companies have been serving our customers since early in the 20th Century and look forward to continued success in the 21st Century!

$1,500 Sign On Bonus

Unlock Your Potential in a Dynamic, Safety-Focused Environment

Why Work WithUs?

Pay: Depending on Experience.

Sign on bonus

Commitment to Safety: We prioritize your wellbeing withstate-of-the-artsafety protocols and equipment.

Professional Growth: Access ongoing training and certifications to keep you at the forefront of industry advancements.

Team Environment: Experience the camaraderie of a supportive crew where your insights and skills are valued.

Competitive Compensation: Receive a comprehensive pay and benefits package reflective of yourexpertise.

Opportunity for Advancement: Grow within the organization and take charge of your own career path.

Key Responsibilities

As a Heavy Equipment Technician, your daily impactis visible in the quality and reliability of every machine you touch. Your responsibilities will include:

Lubrication & Inspection: Master oil, air, and fuel filtration procedures, greasepointsand capacities, and employ advanced inspection techniques to proactively detect abnormal conditions.

Paint and Bodywork: Execute precise body repairs and painting, restoring equipment tooptimalappearance and function.

Machine Shop Operations:Utilizewelding and burning equipment;operatelathes, saws, shapers, grinders, and presses to fabricate and repair critical components.

Injector-Governor Expertise: Diagnose, service, and overhaul fuel injector pumps, nozzles, and engine governors, ensuring peak engine performance.

Water & Air-Cooled Engine Rebuilds: Assist in the complete overhaul and testing of both gas and diesel engines as well as various air-cooled engines.

Transmission and Rear-End Systems: Overhaul mechanisms that transfer engine power, supporting the productivity and reliability of all heavy equipment.

Parts Management: Navigate parts catalogs for procurement and handling, manage storage, and contribute to cost-effective parts strategies.

Electrical Systems: Overhaul starters, generators, and voltage regulators, ensuring smooth operation of electrical components.

Shop & Field Repair: Repair and overhaul a full suite of heavy equipment, including crawler and wheel tractors, cranes, front end loaders, rollers, subgrade mixers, motor graders, compactors, pumps, and air compressors — both in the shop and out in the field.

Preventative Maintenance: Perform field repairs and implement preventative maintenance practices that maximize equipment service life and uptime.

Physical Dexterity:Utilizemotion skills including climbing, stooping, bending, squatting, lifting, stretching, driving, riding, pushing, pulling, vibrating, twisting, kneeling, walking, standing,lying, rolling, reaching, and hammering.

Heavy Lifting: Safelylift upto 50 lbs. as repairs demand.

Tool Mastery: Work efficiently with a wide array of tools, from wrenches and screwdrivers to pneumatic wrenches, impact tools, and measuring devices.

Flexible Hours: Embrace overtime and variable schedules, including exposure to hot, cold, and wet weather conditions.

Travel Requirements: Ride to and from job sites;operatecompany vehicles (must meet APAC Driver Qualification Standards); heavy truck mechanics mustpossessa Commercial Driver’s License and pass DOT exams per State and Federal regulations. Air brakes skills testrequiredfor vehicles with air brakes.

What We’re Looking For

We seek skilled professionals who thrive in fast-paced, challenging environments and are motivated by a sense of pride in their work.

Qualifications

Minimum high school diploma or GEDrequired;further education in college, technical school, or related experience highly desired.

Must be at least 18 years old due to the nature of the work environment.

5+ years of experience using diagnostic software for major equipment brands such as:

ProsisVolvo Heavy Equipment

Work Requirements

Pass pre-employment drug screening and criminal backgroundcheck.

Pass a pre-employment Fit for Workphysical.

Consistentlydisplaya professional and courteous attitude toward co-workers, supervisors, and the public.

Willingnessto work nights, weekends, and overtime whenrequired.

Report to work promptly at designated start times.

Operate various equipment safely andin accordance withfleet safety standards.

Maintain a valid driver’s license and meet fleet safety program requirements.

Travel to different job sites using personal transportation and work away from home as needed.

Strict adherence to all safety requirements and company procedures.

Work collaboratively in a team setting,providing assistance tocolleagues and supervisors as needed.

Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times, per OSHA/MSHA regulations.

Demonstrate physical capability to climb into equipment cabs using three-point entry.

Lift and carry objects weighing 50-70 lbs. betweendifferent levelsand locations.

Exert force to move objects up to 70 lbs., push/pull and reach as needed.

Kneel, stoop, bend, and twist asrequiredfor repairs and maintenance.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

Work in environments with significant noise, fumes, and airborne dust.

Occasional exposure to carbon monoxide, ozone, and other hazardous gases.

Operatein close proximity tomoving mechanical parts, withriskof slipping or exposure to extreme temperatures.

Consistently wear required safety gear, including hardhat, safety glasses,vest, gloves, steel-toed shoes, and hearing protection.

What Sets You Apart?

You’rea detail-oriented problem solver with advanced mechanical aptitude.

You thrive on hands-on work, always seeking ways to innovate and improve.

You’recommitted to safety, reliability, and teamwork.

You value continual learning and growth, staying up to dateonthe latest technology and tools.

You take pride in being part of critical infrastructure projects that shape communities and drive progress.

Ready to Build Your Legacy?

Ifyou’re a passionate technician with a drive for excellence and a proventrack recordin heavy equipment diagnostics and repairs, we want to meet you. Join us and help pave the roads to the future, one project at a time.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

APAC Central Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affimate Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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