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Construction Equipment Mechanic roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty for Canadian and Mexican professionals with a relevant technical credential or degree. Employers file a straightforward petition with no lottery and no annual cap for Canadians, making this one of the more accessible paths into U.S. heavy equipment maintenance work.
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Requisition ID: 293303
- Relocation Authorized: National - Family
- Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
- Work Location: New Albany, OH
Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:
Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.
Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.
Job Summary:
The Field Construction Equipment Manager will oversee all aspects related to the construction equipment on large scale projects with multiple disciplines and areas of work. The role ensures that equipment is available, functional, and used efficiently to meet project timelines and safety standards. #LI-TH1
Major Responsibilities:
- Equipment Planning & Allocation: Determine what machinery is needed for the project and schedule its delivery and deployment. Evaluates and prepares workforce requirements.
- Maintenance & Repairs: Ensure regular servicing and quick repairs to minimize downtime. Plan, direct, and control the maintenance of fleet equipment and maintenance of service documents.
- Compliance & Safety: Verify that equipment meets safety regulations and operators are properly trained. Manage the construction equipment resources on site in compliance with project HS&E policies and the applicable CORE Processes and SWPP'S. Provides training to ensure adherence and understanding of safe equipment usage requirements and practices.
- Cost Control: Monitor equipment-related expenses, including fuel, maintenance, and rentals, to stay within budget. Prepares equipment operating cost budgets. Plan, direct, and control the maintenance of fleet equipment and maintenance of service documents.
- Inventory Management: Track equipment usage, location, and condition throughout the project.
- Coordination: Work closely with project managers, site supervisors, and vendors to align equipment availability with construction phases. Monitors the activities of proposed subcontractors or vendors to ensure compliance with specifications and schedules.
- Reporting: Oversees equipment maintenance systems reporting and equipment records management. Ensures that all the required daily, weekly and monthly reports are generated and distributed for use and analysis.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Grade 26
- Typically requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience
- Considered Skilled and proficient in discipline
- Professional with an understanding of the equipment manager responsibilities
- Supervision: minimal supervision with latitude for judgement.
Grade 27
- Typically requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience
- Recognized as advanced contributor with specialized skill set and Considered Highly Skilled and proficient in discipline
- Seasoned and experienced Professional with a Full understanding of the equipment manager responsibilities
- Supervision: Works without supervision with wide latitude for judgment
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Has understanding of equipment warranties, performance guarantees, and equipment fitness for use.
- Knowledge of multi-discipline construction and or operating functions.
- Knowledge of environmental compliance requirements. Ensures compliance with Bechtel’s core value of zero accidents and project safety goals.
- Knowledge of heavy-industrial equipment management work processes and procedures.
- Proficient in Microsoft suite in word processing, spreadsheet and database applications
- Demonstrated leadership in a team-based environment.
- Knowledge in the use of subcontracts and the contractor and subcontractor's responsibilities contained in subcontract documents.
- Excellent customer relations and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Six Sigma tools and methodologies.
- Certified Equipment Manager (CEM) from AEMP (Association of Equipment Management Professionals).
- OSHA Safety Certification for field compliance.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) for leadership in complex projects.
Total Rewards/Benefits:
For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards
Diverse teams build the extraordinary:
As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.
We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably.
Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com

Requisition ID: 293303
- Relocation Authorized: National - Family
- Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
- Work Location: New Albany, OH
Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:
Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.
Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.
Job Summary:
The Field Construction Equipment Manager will oversee all aspects related to the construction equipment on large scale projects with multiple disciplines and areas of work. The role ensures that equipment is available, functional, and used efficiently to meet project timelines and safety standards. #LI-TH1
Major Responsibilities:
- Equipment Planning & Allocation: Determine what machinery is needed for the project and schedule its delivery and deployment. Evaluates and prepares workforce requirements.
- Maintenance & Repairs: Ensure regular servicing and quick repairs to minimize downtime. Plan, direct, and control the maintenance of fleet equipment and maintenance of service documents.
- Compliance & Safety: Verify that equipment meets safety regulations and operators are properly trained. Manage the construction equipment resources on site in compliance with project HS&E policies and the applicable CORE Processes and SWPP'S. Provides training to ensure adherence and understanding of safe equipment usage requirements and practices.
- Cost Control: Monitor equipment-related expenses, including fuel, maintenance, and rentals, to stay within budget. Prepares equipment operating cost budgets. Plan, direct, and control the maintenance of fleet equipment and maintenance of service documents.
- Inventory Management: Track equipment usage, location, and condition throughout the project.
- Coordination: Work closely with project managers, site supervisors, and vendors to align equipment availability with construction phases. Monitors the activities of proposed subcontractors or vendors to ensure compliance with specifications and schedules.
- Reporting: Oversees equipment maintenance systems reporting and equipment records management. Ensures that all the required daily, weekly and monthly reports are generated and distributed for use and analysis.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Grade 26
- Typically requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience
- Considered Skilled and proficient in discipline
- Professional with an understanding of the equipment manager responsibilities
- Supervision: minimal supervision with latitude for judgement.
Grade 27
- Typically requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience
- Recognized as advanced contributor with specialized skill set and Considered Highly Skilled and proficient in discipline
- Seasoned and experienced Professional with a Full understanding of the equipment manager responsibilities
- Supervision: Works without supervision with wide latitude for judgment
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Has understanding of equipment warranties, performance guarantees, and equipment fitness for use.
- Knowledge of multi-discipline construction and or operating functions.
- Knowledge of environmental compliance requirements. Ensures compliance with Bechtel’s core value of zero accidents and project safety goals.
- Knowledge of heavy-industrial equipment management work processes and procedures.
- Proficient in Microsoft suite in word processing, spreadsheet and database applications
- Demonstrated leadership in a team-based environment.
- Knowledge in the use of subcontracts and the contractor and subcontractor's responsibilities contained in subcontract documents.
- Excellent customer relations and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Six Sigma tools and methodologies.
- Certified Equipment Manager (CEM) from AEMP (Association of Equipment Management Professionals).
- OSHA Safety Certification for field compliance.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) for leadership in complex projects.
Total Rewards/Benefits:
For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards
Diverse teams build the extraordinary:
As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.
We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably.
Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Construction Equipment Mechanic
Match your credential to the job description
TN eligibility for mechanics depends on holding a post-secondary credential in a qualifying field. Confirm your diploma or certificate specifically references mechanical engineering technology, diesel technology, or a related trade before applying to roles.
Target contractors with federal infrastructure projects
Construction firms holding federal contracts are required to use E-Verify for new hires. That compliance infrastructure makes them more familiar with work authorization requirements and more likely to sponsor TN petitions without needing extensive internal education.
Request a detailed support letter from your employer
Canadian applicants present TN documentation directly at a port of entry. Your employer's support letter must name the specific equipment you'll maintain, your job duties, and your credential. Vague letters are the most common reason CBP officers ask clarifying questions.
Prepare for a longer timeline if you're Mexican
Mexican nationals must apply at a U.S. consulate rather than at the border, which adds consular appointment scheduling to your timeline. Factor in two to four additional weeks and confirm your employer is willing to wait for consular processing before accepting an offer.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers already filing TN petitions
Searching for roles where the employer has recent visa filings cuts out significant guesswork. Migrate Mate surfaces construction and heavy equipment employers already experienced with work visa sponsorship, so you spend less time educating hiring managers on the TN process.
Clarify duty classification before signing an offer
TN mechanics must perform duties that match a recognized professional category. If your role blends equipment repair with general labor tasks, ask the employer to separate those duties in writing so your petition accurately reflects qualifying professional work.
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Find Construction Equipment Mechanic JobsConstruction Equipment Mechanic TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Construction Equipment Mechanic qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes, Construction Equipment Mechanic roles can qualify under the TN visa's engineering technologist and similar professional categories when the position requires specialized post-secondary training. The job duties must align with a recognized professional occupation under USMCA, and your credential must correspond to the work being performed. Roles that are predominantly manual labor without a professional credential requirement typically do not qualify.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for this role?
TN is significantly more practical for Construction Equipment Mechanic positions. There is no lottery, no annual cap for Canadian applicants, and Canadian citizens can receive approval at a port of entry the same day they present their documents. H-1B requires employer sponsorship months in advance, subjects you to a lottery, and imposes strict filing windows. For Mexicans, TN still requires consular processing but remains faster and more predictable than H-1B.
What documents does my employer need to provide for my TN petition?
Your employer must provide a detailed support letter on company letterhead that describes your specific job duties, the equipment you'll be servicing, your professional credential, the length of employment, and your compensation. For Canadian applicants presenting at the border, this letter is the core of your TN packet alongside your credential documentation. Incomplete or overly generic letters are the leading cause of delays at ports of entry.
How can I find construction employers who sponsor TN visas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically to surface employers with TN visa sponsorship history in construction and related trades, which saves you from approaching companies that have no experience with work authorization requirements. Targeting employers already comfortable with TN petitions dramatically reduces the back-and-forth that can stall or derail an offer before it is finalized.
Can I switch employers after receiving TN status as a Construction Equipment Mechanic?
Yes, but your TN status is employer-specific, so you cannot begin work with a new employer until that employer files a new TN petition on your behalf. Canadian citizens can have a new employer file at a port of entry, while Mexican nationals must return through the consular process. You should not resign from your current position before your new employer's TN petition is approved.
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