Shop Mechanic

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS); Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS) seeks an experienced Shop Mechanic to diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy construction equipment, trucks, and support vehicles in our shop.

This hands-on role requires strong fundamentals and the ability to tackle complex diagnostics with minimal supervision while mentoring junior techs. You will diagnose systems, perform DOT-required servicing, and coordinate with the Shop Manager and field crews to prioritize repairs, ensuring safety and efficiency in a busy shop

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience servicing heavy construction equipment, trucks, or similar diesel/hydraulic machinery.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and drivetrains.
• Ability to read technical/service manuals and use diagnostic scan tools.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic systems on heavy equipment (excavators, dozers, loaders, trucks, etc.).
• Perform inspections and DOT-required servicing to minimize downtime.
• Coach and mentor entry-level and mid-level mechanics on diagnostic technique and shop safety.
• Coordinate with the Shop Manager and field crews to prioritize repairs based on project schedules.

Skills

Diesel engines

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Drivetrain knowledge

Diagnostics & scan tools

Tools

Welding equipment

Diagnostic scan tools

Job description

ESS is looking for an Experienced Shop Mechanic to diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy construction equipment, trucks, and support vehicles in our shop. This role is for a hands-on mechanic who already has the fundamentals down and is ready to take on more complex diagnostic and repair work with minimal supervision, while helping mentor less-experienced techs on the team.

Key Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic systems on heavy equipment (excavators, dozers, loaders, trucks, etc.)

Perform inspections, and DOT-required servicing to minimize equipment downtime.

• Read and interpret technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and diagnostic software to troubleshoot complex issues.

• Coach and mentor entry-level and mid-level mechanics on diagnostic technique and shop safety practices.

• Coordinate with the Shop Manager and field crews to prioritize repairs based on project schedules.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop work area in line with ESS safety standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a mechanic servicing heavy construction equipment, trucks, or comparable diesel/hydraulic machinery.

• Strong working knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and drivetrains.

• Ability to read technical/service manuals and use diagnostic scan tools.

A valid driver’s license is required.

• Welding and fabrication experience preferred.

• Strong track record of working safely and independently.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)