Field Mechanic

About the role

Are you passionate about maintaining and repairing the heavy equipment that powers industries and shapes the landscapes where we work? We are looking for skilled Field Mechanics to join our Field Service Team. This role is responsible for ensuring the performance, safety, and longevity of a wide range of heavy equipment, including rock drills, rock crushers, excavators, and haul trucks. This position offers the opportunity to take your expertise directly to job sites, work independently in the field, and collaborate with a team of experienced professionals dedicated to high-quality service and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Travels to customer sites to perform maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment in the field
• Interacts professionally with customers and support personnel to troubleshoot and address repair needs
• Analyzes and diagnoses mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic system issues
• Performs repair or replacement of components including engines, transmissions, final drives, hydraulic pumps, motors, valves, and related systems
• Writes detailed service reports and completes work orders, parts lists, and timecards accurately and promptly
• Utilizes service software and tools as required for diagnostics and reporting
• Maintains a clean, professional company service vehicle in good working condition
• Follows manufacturer and company service guidelines and procedures to ensure quality work and to preserve and document component failure information for accurate failure analysis
• Performs a range of duties to support field maintenance and repair operations as needed

Requirements

• Associates Degree from a fully accredited college or technical/vocational school in Diesel Technology or other closely related field preferred
• Minimum of 4 years of directly related experience in heavy equipment repair, preferably in a heavy industrial environment or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Valid driver license with a driving record that includes no more than 3 moving violations and/or chargeable accidents in the last 3 years and no DUIIs; CDL strongly preferred or a commitment to acquire CDL upon hire
• Willingness to travel regularly to field locations

Skills

• Embraces ARI’s values of integrity, teamwork, grit, and continuous improvement
• Clear and professional communicator with internal teams, customers, and vendors
• Effectively diagnoses and resolves mechanical issues efficiently to minimize equipment downtime
• Manages diverse mechanical challenges and quickly adjusts to changing priorities in the field
• Performs thorough inspections and repairs to ensure high-quality outcomes
• Collaborates effectively within a crew, contributing positively toward shared goals
• Commits to safe work practices and adheres to procedures

Safety

• Maintains a safety-first mindset and consistently follows all safety policies, procedures, and regulations to help ensure a safe work environment for self and others

Benefits

• Service truck provided for Field Mechanics to take home post shift
• Company laptop provided for diagnostics
• iPhone provided or a monthly cell phone allowance for phone calls, emails, text messaging and mobile time keeping
• $75 per month tool allowance
• Fuel card and credit card to charge company expenses
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Health insurance at $59/month for the employee portion of the basic plan with buy-up options that have lower deductibles
• Vision insurance with 100% of employee premiums covered
• Dental insurance through Cigna with a portion of the employee premium covered
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option with pre-tax contributions for qualified medical or dependent care expenses
• Voluntary insurance program for Critical Illness, Accident Protection, Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing free, confidential counseling services
• 401(k) with 100% match on the first 3% of salary contributed and 50% match on contributions above 3% up to 5% of annual earnings; potential profit-sharing contribution
• Company-paid lodging when working on jobs requiring more than 1.5 hours of one-way travel

Pay

• Wage range: $30–$45/hour depending on experience and technical expertise
• Weekend differential: Additional $10/hour for work performed on Saturdays and Sundays
• Overtime offered when work is available
• $40 per day per diem when staying at company-paid lodging accommodations