Traveling Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic

GeoStabilization International®; Williamstown (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

PTO + holidays

Travel expenses covered

Job summary

GeoStabilization International (GSI) is seeking traveling field mechanics who live near regions where most work is done. You’ll travel from home to diverse job sites, with potential two-week stints and on-call rotations. You’ll carry a corporate card for travel costs and have access to provided tools and a crane truck.

This frontline position demands diagnosing fast, independent thinking, and solving problems under remote, high-pressure conditions to keep mission-critical equipment running.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic.
• Strong troubleshooting across mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Ability to work independently with high ownership.
• Willingness to travel up to 100%.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues in the field.
• Perform preventative maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Execute rapid-response repairs to keep crews operational.
• Identify root causes, not just symptoms.
• Track and document work, parts, and equipment status.
• Train operators on basic maintenance and early issue detection.
• Travel extensively and work in physically demanding environments.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Field troubleshooting

Independent work

Travel readiness

Job description

GeoStabilization International (GSI), Access Limited, and RoadGuard together form a leading infrastructure solutions platform dedicated to protecting people and strengthening critical infrastructure across North America and New Zealand.

GSI is the premier geohazard mitigation firm specializing in emergency slope stabilization, landslide repair, grouting, and micropiles through innovative design-build delivery. Access Limited brings over a century of steep-slope expertise and operates North America’s largest fleet of spider excavators, delivering complex rockfall and geotechnical solutions in the most challenging environments. RoadGuard, founded in 2024, unites industry-leading roadway safety companies providing guardrail, bridge railing, highway signage, fencing, and specialty fabrication services.

Across all our businesses, we are driven by innovation, extreme ownership, technical excellence, and a relentless commitment to measurable results that improve safety and infrastructure resilience.

We operate in demanding environments where equipment performance directly impacts safety and project success. Our culture is built on extreme ownership, innovation, and results-driven execution.

We’re looking for traveling field mechanics who live in one of the regions where most of our work is done. You’ll travel from your home to wherever the machines break down, and you may at multiple locations, one after the next. You may be out for as much as two weeks at a time. One week per month, you’ll be “on call”, but you will get regular rotations and most weekends at home. You’ll have a corporate credit card to cover travel costs, including fuel, lodging, food and any tools or supplies you need for work.

The Role

This is not a shop role. You will be the frontline mechanic, responsible for keeping mission-critical equipment running across active job sites.

We are looking for someone who can diagnose fast, think independently, and solve problems others can’t—often in remote, high-pressure conditions.

What You’ll Do

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues in the field
• Perform preventative maintenance to reduce downtime
• Execute rapid-response repairs to keep crews operational
• Identify root causes, not just symptoms
• Track and document work, parts, and equipment status
• Train operators on basic maintenance and early issue detection
• Travel extensively and work in physically demanding environments

What We’re Looking For

Baseline

• Experience as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic
• Strong troubleshooting across mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
• Ability to work independently with high ownership
• Willingness to travel up to 100%

Preferred (Higher Ceiling)

• 5+ years in heavy construction equipment (field-based)
• Advanced hydraulics/electrical diagnostics
• CDL and/or relevant certifications

Compensation & Benefits

This is a SALARIED, non-exempt role so you'll always get your base pay plus an overtime wage when you work more than 40 hours in a week

• $33–$42/hour + overtime
• Fully covered road expenses (meals, gas, hotels if needed) via corporate credit card
• Crane truck with full set of provided tools
• Medical, dental, vision
• 401(k) with match
• PTO + holidays
• Ongoing training and advancement opportunities

Who Succeeds Here

Top performers in this role:

• Own equipment uptime like it’s their business
• Solve complex failures under pressure
• Anticipate problems before they happen
• Improve performance across the fleet—not just fix individual machines

If you’re a high-agency mechanic who wants to operate in the field, solve real problems, and be trusted to deliver, we want to hear from you.

US pay range for this role. $33 – $42 USD

Soil Nail Holdings and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.