Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Equix Energy, Inc. is an energy and utilities contractor that provides construction services. The Equix team is built on pride in the workmanship and abilities of our crews. We have current openings for Heavy Equipment Field Mechanics. At Equix, we support our customers, stakeholders and constantly strive to exceed expectations with all our services, which include Pipeline Construction, Gas Distributions, Electrical Construction, Horizontal Directional Drilling, Facility Construction and Fabrication, and Trenching Services. Will work in multiple locations: 

 

Responsibilities:

• 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:

• Must have a minimum of 3 years' experience
• Completion of a Diesel Technician school program is highly preferable
• ASE certification or any other certification is highly preferable
• Must be able to provide your own tools
• Valid Driver’s License - Class A or B CDL required
• Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug screening
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs, bend, reach, stand, climb, kneel, and push
• Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job
• Travel to Jobsite Location(s)  Port Aransas, Kingsville areas 

 

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

 

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 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.