Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic

Columbia/Lexington SC

Looking for a Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic to work onsite at for a successful Civil Company (Dirt Work) in Central South Carolina. This individual will work both at the corporate mechanics shop as well as in the field doing repairs and maintenance on various types of equipment.

COMPANY PROFILE:

• Heavy Civil Site Development Company commercial and large residential site development


• Site preparation, Reclamation, Excavation, Utilities

WHAT THIS COMPANY OFFERS YOU:

This is a dynamic, successful company with the feel of a small company.

• Competitive pay and excellent benefits package including:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k with match

Bonus Eligible

Company Vehicle or Vehicle allowance with gas card

Company laptop, phone, tablet, cell phone allowance

• Nonstop challenges


• Full pipeline of work stretching for more than 1 year with additional projects being considered


• Involve ownership but they understand the value of hiring good, experienced people who do not need to be micromanaged


• Company believes in work/life balance and offer flexibility when necessary due to personal emergencies

THE ROLE YOU WILL PLAY

Under limited supervision, Safely and Efficiently perform diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of a variety of vehicles including but not limited to Dozers, Graders, Skid Steers, Loaders, Excavators, and other support equipment. Experience with Caterpillar, Komatsu, and John Deere strongly preferred.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE NEEDS THE FOLLOWING KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 3 years in a position as a mechanic trained to handle repairs and maintenance on heavy equipment used in construction

Responsible for requesting/ordering parts as needed

Ability to work on site and in the field at job sites

Perform requested repairs to systems such as Engines, Transmissions, Final Drives, Brakes, Hydraulics, Pneumatics and Electrical Systems.

Record and report usage of all components, parts, and other resources on daily paperwork.

Have a current SC Drivers License and a Good driving record

Ability to operate all types of equipment in a safe and responsible manner according to the manufacturers recommendations

Analytical and problem-solving skills

• Decision making skills


• Effective verbal and listening communications skills / ability to communicate effectively


• Time management skills


• Basic computer skills


• Candidates should provide their own tools