Traveling Mechanical Equipment Field Representative

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to join our team as a Traveler for HVAC/mechanical equipment. This role involves travel to various locations to support receiving, inspection, documentation, and storage verification.

Responsibilities

• Verify deliveries against BOLs/packing slips, POs, and approved submittals; document shortages, damage, and discrepancies.
• Capture clear photo logs (crate condition, tags/serials, model numbers, accessories, storage conditions) and issue concise condition reports.
• Confirm proper storage/protection/handling (weather protection, ventilation, security, rigging points, laydown practices) and coordinate corrections.
• Support damage/shortage investigations and freight/warranty claims: compile evidence, timelines, and required documentation; coordinate RMAs, parts, and service as needed.
• Attend factory visits/FATs when required; provide visit summary, findings, and action items.
• Maintain warranty log and closeout documentation; provide light takeoff/quote support and help identify recurring shipping/storage risks.

Requirements

• 3+ years of construction field experience on active jobsites; mechanical/HVAC experience required.
• Working knowledge of HVAC/mechanical systems and equipment (e.g., AHUs/RTUs, VAVs, chillers/boilers, pumps, cooling towers, VRF, accessories).
• Strong documentation habits and attention to detail; comfortable communicating with field teams, vendors, carriers, and manufacturers.
• Valid driver's license; ability to travel with very short notice and work flexible hours as needed; safety-minded and PPE compliant.
• Experience with warranty administration, freight/damage claims, receiving/storage standards, and/or factory inspections.
• Familiarity with submittals, POs, BOLs, packing lists, and serial number tracking; OSHA 10/30 (or ability to obtain).

Qualifications

Some things you should know:

• Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required.
• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Pay

The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

Schedule

This position is classified as a safety-sensitive role in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing.

Why Clayco?

2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal. 2025 ENR Top 400 – Top Data Center Contractor (Top 3). 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5). 2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3).