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Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.
As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 117820
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black & Veatch?
Join the Overland Contracting (a Black & Veatch company) construction team and build with pride. As a 100% employee‑owned company, every role matters — you own your work, your impact, and your future. We lead with care, and safety is non‑negotiable and embedded into every role, site and decision, ensuring our teams return home safe, every day.
From field engineering to project management to quality and startup, you’ll work with cutting‑edge technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through real‑world, hands‑on experience. With a strong backlog across power, water, grid, and industrial markets, you’ll have the stability to grow and the opportunity to shape what comes next.
Job Summary
Join our construction equipment maintenance team in a hands-on, field-based role where you will help keep critical construction equipment running safely, reliably, and job-ready. In this role, you will diagnose, repair, maintain, and overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, diesel, and electrical systems on equipment such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, backhoes, and other heavy construction machinery. This position requires travel and offers the opportunity to support active construction projects while applying your technical troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance skills in the field. #LI-KC1 #mechanic #maintenance #construction
Key Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain construction equipment to support safe, reliable field operations.
- Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, lubrication, fueling, oiling, and routine service on heavy equipment.
- Use hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, computerized test equipment, and calibration devices to identify defects and complete repairs.
- Inspect, adjust, repair, and overhaul mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, diesel, and electrical systems on mobile construction equipment.
- Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects and verify equipment performance.
- Examine parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers, gauges, and other measuring tools.
- Repair or replace damaged and worn components, including bearings, wiring, structural members, sheet metal parts, and other equipment components.
- Safely dismantle, reassemble, test, and return heavy equipment to job-ready condition using hoists, hand tools, and manufacturer specifications.
- Read and interpret operating manuals, technical drawings, blueprints, schematics, and manufacturer guidance to complete repairs accurately.
- Support parts research, ordering, inventory control, service documentation, maintenance scheduling, and equipment condition records.
- Assist equipment operators with daily inspections and reinforce safe equipment operation and maintenance practices.
- Perform welding, soldering, fabrication, electrical troubleshooting, and other related repair work as needed.
- Help ensure equipment leaving the jobsite, warehouse, or yard is safe, clean, properly serviced, and ready for the next assignment.
- Participate in pre-job planning, safety discussions, lockout/tagout procedures, hazard identification, incident reporting, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Use effective verbal and written communication skills to coordinate work with operators, mechanics, supervisors, and project teams.
- May act as a lead, provide work direction, support training, and help guide other professionals as needed.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Management Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred high school diploma or equivalent with additional technical, vocational, diesel, automotive, or heavy equipment training preferred.
Preferred Skills
- Experience maintaining and repairing construction equipment, heavy equipment, diesel equipment, or fleet equipment
- Working knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, diesel, and electrical systems
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues and perform field-based repairs with limited supervision
- Experience using diagnostic tools, hand tools, power tools, gauges, and technical manuals
- Strong attention to detail, safety focus, and commitment to keeping equipment job-ready
- Ability to document service work, maintain records, support parts inventory, and enter data accurately
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient math, organizing, and problem-solving skills
- Forklift certification preferred
- Willingness and ability to travel to construction project sites as needed
Minimum Qualifications
- At least 7 years of experience working as a Mechanic that is considered an A level Technician with a strong working knowledge of mechanics.
- At least 2 years experience working as a manager or supervisor.
- Must have working knowledge of industrial construction equipment, machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Unristristriced drivers license and clean MVR.
- Must have all necessary tools.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Position will require the possession of or obtaining a Class A CDL (within 6 months of hire).
- All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Work Environment
- Travel may be required.
- Typically, a mixture of office, warehouse, laydown yard, and construction project site environment.
- Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.
- Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
- Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions
- Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
- Work around hazardous equipment.
- Requires exposure to high places.
Physical Demands
- Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, move in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven areas, see and hear naturally or with correction.
- Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
- Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.
- Requires repetitive movement.
- Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
- Work up to a 12-hour shift, doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.
Competencies
Salary Plan
Job Grade
Black & Veatch endeavors to make www.bv.com/careers accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process because of a disability, please contact the Employee Relations Department at +1-913-359-1622 or via our accommodations request form. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. General inquiries about the status of applications will not be returned.
Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.
By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.
BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.
Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.
Nearest Major Market: Atlanta
Job Segment: Construction, Hydraulics, Electrical, Field Engineer, Engineer, Engineering
Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.
As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 117820
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black & Veatch?
Join the Overland Contracting (a Black & Veatch company) construction team and build with pride. As a 100% employee‑owned company, every role matters — you own your work, your impact, and your future. We lead with care, and safety is non‑negotiable and embedded into every role, site and decision, ensuring our teams return home safe, every day.
From field engineering to project management to quality and startup, you’ll work with cutting‑edge technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through real‑world, hands‑on experience. With a strong backlog across power, water, grid, and industrial markets, you’ll have the stability to grow and the opportunity to shape what comes next.
Job Summary
Join our construction equipment maintenance team in a hands-on, field-based role where you will help keep critical construction equipment running safely, reliably, and job-ready. In this role, you will diagnose, repair, maintain, and overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, diesel, and electrical systems on equipment such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, backhoes, and other heavy construction machinery. This position requires travel and offers the opportunity to support active construction projects while applying your technical troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance skills in the field. #LI-KC1 #mechanic #maintenance #construction
Key Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain construction equipment to support safe, reliable field operations.
- Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, lubrication, fueling, oiling, and routine service on heavy equipment.
- Use hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, computerized test equipment, and calibration devices to identify defects and complete repairs.
- Inspect, adjust, repair, and overhaul mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, diesel, and electrical systems on mobile construction equipment.
- Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects and verify equipment performance.
- Examine parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers, gauges, and other measuring tools.
- Repair or replace damaged and worn components, including bearings, wiring, structural members, sheet metal parts, and other equipment components.
- Safely dismantle, reassemble, test, and return heavy equipment to job-ready condition using hoists, hand tools, and manufacturer specifications.
- Read and interpret operating manuals, technical drawings, blueprints, schematics, and manufacturer guidance to complete repairs accurately.
- Support parts research, ordering, inventory control, service documentation, maintenance scheduling, and equipment condition records.
- Assist equipment operators with daily inspections and reinforce safe equipment operation and maintenance practices.
- Perform welding, soldering, fabrication, electrical troubleshooting, and other related repair work as needed.
- Help ensure equipment leaving the jobsite, warehouse, or yard is safe, clean, properly serviced, and ready for the next assignment.
- Participate in pre-job planning, safety discussions, lockout/tagout procedures, hazard identification, incident reporting, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Use effective verbal and written communication skills to coordinate work with operators, mechanics, supervisors, and project teams.
- May act as a lead, provide work direction, support training, and help guide other professionals as needed.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Management Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred high school diploma or equivalent with additional technical, vocational, diesel, automotive, or heavy equipment training preferred.
Preferred Skills
- Experience maintaining and repairing construction equipment, heavy equipment, diesel equipment, or fleet equipment
- Working knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, diesel, and electrical systems
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues and perform field-based repairs with limited supervision
- Experience using diagnostic tools, hand tools, power tools, gauges, and technical manuals
- Strong attention to detail, safety focus, and commitment to keeping equipment job-ready
- Ability to document service work, maintain records, support parts inventory, and enter data accurately
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient math, organizing, and problem-solving skills
- Forklift certification preferred
- Willingness and ability to travel to construction project sites as needed
Minimum Qualifications
- At least 7 years of experience working as a Mechanic that is considered an A level Technician with a strong working knowledge of mechanics.
- At least 2 years experience working as a manager or supervisor.
- Must have working knowledge of industrial construction equipment, machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Unristristriced drivers license and clean MVR.
- Must have all necessary tools.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Position will require the possession of or obtaining a Class A CDL (within 6 months of hire).
- All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Work Environment
- Travel may be required.
- Typically, a mixture of office, warehouse, laydown yard, and construction project site environment.
- Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.
- Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
- Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions
- Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
- Work around hazardous equipment.
- Requires exposure to high places.
Physical Demands
- Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, move in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven areas, see and hear naturally or with correction.
- Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
- Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.
- Requires repetitive movement.
- Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
- Work up to a 12-hour shift, doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.
Competencies
Salary Plan
Job Grade
Black & Veatch endeavors to make www.bv.com/careers accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process because of a disability, please contact the Employee Relations Department at +1-913-359-1622 or via our accommodations request form. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. General inquiries about the status of applications will not be returned.
Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.
By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.
BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.
Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.
Nearest Major Market: Atlanta
Job Segment: Construction, Hydraulics, Electrical, Field Engineer, Engineer, Engineering
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in construction equipment mechanic jobs.
- Two or more years of hands-on heavy or construction equipment repair experience
- Proficiency diagnosing hydraulic, electrical, and diesel engine systems
- ASE or manufacturer-specific certification such as Caterpillar or Komatsu
- Ability to read and interpret OEM service manuals and wiring diagrams
- Valid driver's license with a clean record, CDL preferred for some roles
- High school diploma or vocational certificate in diesel or equipment technology
Tips for Your Construction Equipment Mechanic Job Search
List every machine type you've serviced
Hiring managers scan resumes for specific equipment brands and models. Call out excavators, bulldozers, skid steers, or cranes by name rather than writing 'heavy equipment.' Employers want to know whether your hands-on experience matches their fleet before they call you.
Highlight diagnostic tool certifications prominently
Certifications like ASE Construction Equipment or manufacturer-specific credentials from Caterpillar or Komatsu set you apart. Place them near the top of your resume, not buried in a footnote. Recruiters filtering on credentials will disqualify you if they can't find yours immediately.
Target openings that match your hydraulic experience level
Job postings split sharply between general preventive maintenance roles and advanced hydraulic and electrical diagnostics. Read each posting carefully and apply only where your depth matches. Applying to diagnostics roles without that background wastes your time and theirs.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists construction equipment mechanic openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a practical skills assessment
Many employers require a shop walkthrough or a hands-on diagnostic test before extending an offer. Review troubleshooting sequences for common fault codes on the equipment lines in their fleet. Asking ahead of time which machine brands they run signals preparation and genuine interest.
Negotiate shift differential and tool allowance separately
Field and night-shift positions often carry differential pay that isn't listed in the base offer. Before accepting, ask specifically about tool allowances, uniform reimbursements, and overtime structure. These line items can meaningfully change the total value of an offer that looks similar on paper.
Construction Equipment Mechanic Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most construction equipment mechanics?
Nueces Power Equipment, Frank's Supply Company, and Black & Veatch are hiring the most construction equipment mechanics right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Alabama, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Equipment rental companies and large general contractors tend to post the highest volume of openings year-round.
How many construction equipment mechanic jobs are remote?
About 0% of construction equipment mechanic openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles in this field. The sub-areas most likely to allow remote or hybrid arrangements are parts sourcing coordination, warranty administration, and technical support roles that do not require direct equipment access.
How do you become a construction equipment mechanic?
Most construction equipment mechanics complete a vocational or community college program in diesel technology or heavy equipment repair, then enter an apprenticeship or entry-level technician role to build hands-on experience. Earning manufacturer certifications from major equipment lines strengthens your standing. Mechanics who add hydraulic and electrical diagnostic skills early in their careers advance to lead and shop foreman positions faster than those who focus only on engine work.
Can you get hired as a construction equipment mechanic with little experience?
Yes, entry-level roles exist for candidates who have completed a diesel or equipment technology program even without years of field experience. Emphasizing shop coursework, any internship or apprenticeship hours, and familiarity with specific equipment brands gives employers confidence you can be trained quickly. Smaller equipment rental companies and dealerships are often more willing to bring in less experienced mechanics than large contractors running tight project schedules.
What does the construction equipment mechanic interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone or video screen focused on your equipment background and certifications, followed by an in-person interview at the shop or yard. Many then ask you to complete a practical assessment, which might involve identifying a fault code, walking through a troubleshooting sequence, or demonstrating safe equipment handling. Final interviews often include a conversation with a shop foreman or fleet manager who evaluates your depth on the specific machine lines they run.
Where can I find and apply to construction equipment mechanic jobs?
You can find and apply to construction equipment mechanic jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your equipment background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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