Field Service Mechanic

With over 50 years of delivering complex, high-impact infrastructure and mission-critical projects, we bring the experience, resources, and proven execution needed to complete work safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality. RLW offers challenging career opportunities, extensive training, and employee development to grow your career and thrive under the Ralph L. Wadsworth reputation for excellence.

About the role

Performs routine maintenance and large repairs on heavy construction equipment and vehicles including cranes, boom lifts, forklifts, excavators, loaders, concrete paving machines, and pickup trucks. Knowledge of diesel fuel systems, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and general mechanical experience is required. Performs field repairs and reports condition of vehicles and equipment while recording repairs and maintenance in daily logs.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair/rebuild all equipment and vehicles as determined by the Shop Manager.
• Repair vehicles and equipment according to schedules.
• Perform routine maintenance of equipment and vehicles as needed and on time.
• Operate construction equipment and vehicles in order to repair.
• Perform miscellaneous welding to repair items not requiring a certified welder.
• Strive to maintain zero repeat/redo repairs.
• Clean equipment and vehicles in the process of making repairs.
• Maintain daily logs in a legitimate, timely, and organized fashion.
• May drive lube truck to fuel and service equipment in personnel absences.
• May drive company pickup truck to get parts.
• Meet daily, weekly, and monthly safety inspection goals at shop and in the field.
• Assist in keeping the shop organized and clean.
• Assist with small tool and equipment maintenance and repair as needed.
• Seek knowledge of new technologies/methods used in truck and equipment maintenance.
• Recommend measures to Shop Manager to improve safety, production, equipment performance, and repair quality.
• Abide by company work policies and safety rules.
• Support and/or adhere to the company’s mission, values, philosophies, and policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, given adequate guidance and resources.

Requirements

• High school education or up to two years related experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience working on heavy construction equipment and vehicles.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience working with diesel fuel systems, hydraulic systems, and electrical systems.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience performing field repairs for cranes, forklifts, and boom lifts.
• Ability to physically lift 50–100 lbs.
• Ability to regularly stand for long periods of time, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• Specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to perform mathematical problems.
• Valid Commercial Driver License—Class A is required.

Benefits

• Competitive pay ($30/HR to $50/HR depending on experience)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan—401K with company contribution up to 5%
• Tuition reimbursement
• Growth and career advancement opportunities