Shop Mechanic

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned company

Job summary

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. in Springfield, MO is seeking an experienced Shop Mechanic to diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy construction equipment, trucks, and support vehicles in our shop.

This hands-on role requires independent work with minimal supervision and includes mentoring less-experienced technicians while upholding ESS safety standards and DOT servicing requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a mechanic servicing heavy construction equipment, trucks, or similar 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.

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.
• Read and interpret 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 area per ESS safety standards.

Skills

Diesel engines

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Drivetrains

Reading manuals

Diagnostic tools

Welding

Tools

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)

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS) is all about owning what we do from start to finish. We're a 100% employee-owned multi-faceted contractor who thrives on delivering complex heavy civil projects by developing innovative infrastructure solutions. Our growing team of employee-owners are experts in grading, excavation, underground utilities, bridge construction, asphalt paving, concrete paving, and pavement preservation. Join the ESS team today!