Field Equipment Mechanic

What You'll Do

• Report to the Sterling, VA shop daily; receive dispatch assignments and load the mechanics truck before departing
• Perform fluid checks and top-offs on heavy equipment and work vehicles — engine oil, hydraulic fluid, coolant, gear oil, DEF, transmission fluid
• Perform field tire service including inspection, inflation, repair, and replacement on heavy equipment and dump trucks
• Fabricate, repair, and replace hydraulic hoses and fittings in the field; pressure-test all completed repairs before returning equipment to service
• Conduct pre-dispatch inspection of the service truck each morning; verify tools, supplies, and safety equipment
• Submit a field service report for every site visit on the same day work is performed
• Consistently and comprehensively update the vehicle and equipment repair and maintenance logs upon completion of each service

Requirements

• 2+ years of hands-on mechanical experience with diesel heavy equipment, construction vehicles, or trucks
• Demonstrated ability to perform fluid maintenance, tire service, and hose repair and replacement
• Working knowledge of hydraulic hose identification, fabrication, and replacement
• Sound judgment on field repair vs. shop return decisions
• Strong organizational habits; ability to maintain a clean, well-stocked service truck
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; ability to legally operate a service truck
• Able to lift 75+ pounds regularly

Bonus Points

• 3-5+ years of field service experience on heavy civil construction equipment
• Experience fabricating hydraulic hoses using a bench-mounted hose press
• CDL Class A or BASE certification in Medium/Heavy Trucks (T-series)
• OSHA 10 Construction certification
• Bilingual in English and Spanish