Maintenance Mechanic

Kiewit; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for a project in Abilene, TX. The role requires 3+ years of experience maintaining and repairing heavy construction equipment, including hydraulic, electric, and powertrain systems.

You will work with brands like Caterpillar, Liebherr, Xtreme, and Takeuchi, and use tools such as CAT ET, Cummins INSITE, and Diesel Laptop. Applicants should have strong communication skills, follow written and oral instructions, and be able to work overtime, weekends, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic.
• Must possess working knowledge and abilities for the position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, diagnose, and repair all types of heavy construction equipment including hydraulic, electric, and power train systems.
• Work with Caterpillar, Liebherr, Xtreme and Takeuchi equipment and diagnostic systems.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Diagnostics and repairs

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Powertrain systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CAT ET

Cummins INSITE

Diesel Laptop

Caterpillar equipment knowledge

Job description

Position Summary

Kiewit is looking for a Maintenance Mechanic for their Project located in Abilene, TX.

Requisition ID

188384

Experience Level

3+ years of experience as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic.

Must be able to maintain, diagnose, and repair all types of heavy construction equipment including hydraulic, electric, and power train systems.

Experience working with the following equipment: Caterpillar, Liebherr, Xtreme, Takeuchi.

Experience working with the following diagnostic systems: CAT ET, Cummins INSITE, Diesel Laptop.

Job Details

Up to $35 per hour.

$700 per week worked per diem.

Current schedule is 7:00am – 7:00pm, Monday – Saturday.

Must be willing to work additional overtime, weekends and nights when required.

All offers are contingent on your ability to pass a Drug and Alcohol.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.


• Must possess working knowledge skills and abilities for position.


• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.


• Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently.

Work Environment

• The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.


• Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions.


• Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required.


• May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.


• Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces.


• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment.


• May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site.


• Must have required tools.


• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required.


• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing and fit for duty medical and non DOT physical test.

About Kiewit

Kiewit is one of North America’s largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. With its roots dating back to 1884, the employee-owned organization operates through a network of subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation; oil, gas and chemical; power; building; marine; water/wastewater; industrial; and mining. Kiewit had 2024 revenues of $16.8 billion and employs 31,800 staff and craft employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.