Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Field)
Vulcan Materials · Maryville
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic to maintain, diagnose, and repair our fleet of earthmoving and road-building equipment. In this role, you will support major state, county, and local Department of Transportation (DOT) roadway and highway construction projects across the region. You will ensure maximum uptime and operational safety across both job-site field conditions and our centralized shop.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnostic & Repair: Perform advanced troubleshooting and overhaul of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, hydrostatic transmissions, electrical circuits, and modern ECU control systems.
- Field & Shop Maintenance: Conduct field service calls using a mobile lube/service vehicle and perform scheduled shop overhauls on heavy road-building equipment.
- Preventive Maintenance: Execute multi-point inspections, oil/fluid analysis, filter changes, and wear-item track/undercarriage servicing to meet strict DOT project timelines.
- Welding & Fabrication: Perform structural repairs, hardfacing, and component fabrication using MIG/TIG and stick welding equipment as needed.
- Compliance & Safety: Maintain compliance with OSHA, state DOT, and environmental regulations regarding oil/fluid containment and equipment safety systems.
- Documentation: Log diagnostic codes, work orders, parts utilization, and repair history using computerized maintenance management software (CMMS).
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