Shop Equipment Mechanic

Responsibilities

• Repair and upkeep of production equipment to ensure safe, effective operation and meet production and quality targets on time and at cost.
• Assist equipment technicians or service personnel with technical support via phone, email, or on‑site.
• Develop quick and accurate communication with field personnel and dispatch.
• Assure quality of repairs to minimize recall/duplicate work.
• Assure compliance with all governmental and company safety policies and Human Resources policies.
• Review shop tool requirements to improve work efficiency.
• Observe and report deficiencies to forward the PM program for effectiveness and possible additions.
• Participate in technical training with dealer/manufacturer and pass on that training to other mechanics.
• Work closely with the Field Services Dispatcher and parts personnel to assure on‑time delivery of parts.
• Collaborate daily with internal departments, field managers, superintendents, and field mechanics.
• Maintain a clean and orderly service truck and stay within hours of service (HOS) regulations, if applicable.
• Comply with all Trimble/Telogis regulations.
• Perform other job‑related duties as required or assigned.
• Work hourly with overtime as needed; must provide own industry‑standard tools.

Qualifications

Experience & Education/Certification

• At least 1 year field experience repairing heavy construction equipment.
• High school diploma, GED, or trade school preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Required Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of all components of heavy construction machinery, including diesel engines, power transmissions, hydrostatic drives, open and closed‑circuit hydraulics, and compensating systems.
• Diagnostic capabilities with hydraulic, electrical, and engine systems on modern construction equipment.
• Ability to make repair decisions quickly and rationally.
• Confidentiality of sensitive material.
• Ability to arrange schedules, recommend machinery downtime for repair, and place parts orders.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Ability to work independently and safely.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to change.
• Familiarity with Caterpillar Et/SIS, Volvo Prosis/Tech Tool, Cummins InSite.
• Basic skills with OXY/acetylene torch.
• Basic stick welding (7018, 6010).

Overview

Allan Myers is a leading self‑performing heavy civil construction and construction materials company with a strategic network of offices, quarries, and asphalt plants covering the Mid‑Atlantic from New Jersey to Virginia Beach. We build infrastructure—highways, bridges, public water and wastewater systems—that connects communities and provides clean water. We take pride in meeting the highest quality standards to ensure our work has a long‑lasting positive impact on the community. When you get home safe each night, you know that what you did that day matters.

At Allan Myers, you are part of a team dedicated to making things better, including your career. We pay well, provide generous benefits, offer extensive training, and promote from within. If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and reach your full potential.