Service and Repair Mechanic

DPR Construction; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction in Raleigh, NC is seeking an Equipment Mechanic to inspect, diagnose, and repair rental equipment to ensure safety and reliability. You will perform preventive maintenance and support field service, prioritizing repairs based on business needs.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, 3–5 years of equipment service experience, OSHA 10 certification, and a valid driver’s license. CDL preferred. DPR is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of equipment service experience required.
• OSHA 10-Hour General Industry certification required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and repairs mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel-powered rental equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Performs preventive maintenance and executes OEM-recommended service schedules to maintain fleet health and compliance.
• Troubleshoots equipment issues, identifies repair scope, and escalates complex failures as needed.
• Generates, updates, and closes work orders documenting diagnostics, labor, parts usage, and repair outcomes.
• Maintains OSHA safety standards and proper PPE usage.
• Assists with parts ordering, stock management, and inventory organization.
• Collaborates with branch staff to prioritize repairs based on fleet demand.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization. As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary: Performs inspection, diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of rental equipment to ensure safety, compliance, and operational reliability. Supports both shop-based and limited field service activities as directed. Restores equipment to "Ready to Rent" status while maintaining documentation accuracy and safety compliance. Works closely with branch leadership and operations teams to prioritize repairs based on business needs and may assist with field service support as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and repairs mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel-powered rental equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Performs preventive maintenance and executes OEM-recommended service schedules to maintain fleet health and compliance.
• Troubleshoots equipment issues, identifies repair scope, and escalates complex failures to Heavy Diesel Mechanic or Service & Repair Lead when necessary.
• Generates, updates, and closes work orders documenting diagnostics, labor, parts usage, and repair outcomes to support fleet reporting and audit requirements.
• Maintains compliance with OSHA, OES EHS, and site-specific safety standards while ensuring proper use of PPE and safe repair practices.
• Assists with parts ordering, stock management, and inventory organization to support timely equipment turnaround.
• Collaborates with branch staff and operations teams to prioritize production equipment repairs based on fleet demand.

Education Qualifications

High School diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

Work Experience

3–5 years of experience in equipment service, repair, or related mechanical field required.

Certifications and Licenses

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour General Industry certification required.
• Commercial driver’s license (CDL) preferred.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world. Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together- by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen.

We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.

The DPR family of companies is closing the gap between design and construction with an integrated collection of products and services to build smarter, move faster and achieve strong results. Our approximately 11,000 employees share a commitment to growth, innovation and building great things- great teams, great careers and great projects that change the world.

DPR is an equal opportunity employer

DPR is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at DPR are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical or mental disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. DPR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Read more in our EEOE Policy.

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