Traveling Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Equix Energy Services is an energy and utilities contractor that provides high-quality pipeline and facility construction services. At Equix, we support our customers and stakeholders and constantly strive to exceed expectations with all of our services, which include Pipeline Construction, Gas Distribution, Horizontal Directional Drilling, Facility Construction and Fabrication, and Trenching services. The Equix team is built on pride in the workmanship and abilities of our crews.  We help you build your career by investing in your development, we value your perspective and unique skills that you bring to the table; our employees are the lifeline of our company.  We commit to providing a stable foundation and will continuously mentor you as you grow and thrive as a member of the Equix family. Join our team today!

An Equix Traveling Heavy Equipment/Diesel Mechanic will work alongside their peers (Skilled Laborers, Driller, Welders, and Pipefitters), doing everything possible to keep equipment in prestige working condition. 

 

Responsibilities:

• Ability to demonstrate self-leadership, seek opportunities for personal growth, accepts feedback and demonstrates the ability to learn and apply.
• Preference for extensive experience working on diesel powered engines.
• Availability to work overtime as needed. Travel required.
• Ability to analyze malfunctions and repairs and perform preventative maintenance and regular repairs on various pieces of heavy equipment included but not limited to Vermeer Drills, Bulldozers, Excavators, Backhoes, loaders, skid steers.
• Physically fit to perform the job functions including the ability to stand, squat, bend, lift, etc.

• Perform annual DOT inspections on trucks and trailers
• Troubleshoot problems, discussing with equipment manager options for making economical and durable repairs
• Maintain and repair heavy equipment, trucks, and equipment on a company-wide basis
• Services vehicles/equipment to include oil changes, greasing, adding fluids, changing filters, and maintaining preventative maintenance schedules
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and hydraulic systems, diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, and drive trains
• Order parts and supplies
• Adjust functional parts of devices, control instruments, and all types of equipment
• Repair or replace defective parts
• Test equipment performance before and after repairs
• Operate and maintain company-owned field service truck
• Report status of work orders on mobile devices
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Heavy equipment mechanic experience/degree required.
• Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens.
• Satisfactory result of pre-employment background screening if applicable.
• Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record is preferred. Class A CDL preferred.
• Traveling out of town to work on remote job sites when needed or directed by manager! This is a traveling opportunity; your flexibility is required.  States serviced include but are not limited to the following: Florida, Georgia, Oklahoma, Texas, Alabama, Arkansas.

 

Environment:

• Sites are outdoors in potentially extreme weather conditions.
• Working safely requires quick/accurate hands-eye coordination and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
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Equix offers:

• Multiple medical plan options
• Weekly pay
• Wellness program
• Dental and vision plans
• FSA and HSA options
• 401k savings plan with employer match
• Financial protection products
• Short and long-term disability, life, accident, critical illness
• Legal Shield and ID theft plans
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Employee referral program
• Pet Insurance
• Education Assistance Program
• Health Advocacy Program
• Employer paid hotel when working OTR
• Food per diem

 

Candidates must pass pre-employment screenings that may include a drug test, background check, reference checks, and driver's license check with an acceptable driving record. Equix is a Department of Transportation regulated employer.  Safety-sensitive positions are covered under the DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Regulations, 49 CFR Part 40. An important reminder to applicants that marijuana remains listed as a schedule 1 controlled substance and remains unacceptable for any employee working in a safety-sensitive environment and will remain grounds for termination if tested positive.

Equix is an Equal Opportunity Employer, D.O.T. drug testing participant, and e-Verify participant. We encourage minorities, women, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.