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Travelling Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Rockstar Recruiting
Peoria, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

We are seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic for an extensive travelling role. Tend to large equipment utilized at heavy excavation sites. This is project-based travel with jobs lasting six to eight months at one location before you are onto the next. Long hours, overtime, and a daily per diem is provided. Jobs are primarily based in the Midwest, Illinois, and Texas.

The Essentials :

  • Maintaining heavy equipment at exciting job sites.
  • Conducting on-site diagnostics, troubleshooting, and running repairs to keep equipment functional.
  • Reporting to jobsite superintendent on daily maintenance priorities.
  • Reporting to Equipment Manager on fleet status, costs and major concerns.
  • Supporting best in class safety measures.
  • Coordinating equipment shutdowns with management.
  • Coordinating with shop foreman on diagnostics, major repairs and maintenance issues.
  • Submitting timesheets and completing work orders.

Requirements :

  • Able to travel to a job site and stay six to eight months until project is completed.
  • Ability to travel to projects in Texas, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio (some in Michigan, Minnesota, Atlanta, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Arizona and the Rocky Mountains).
  • Proven ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair hydraulic, electrical, and diesel systems in the field.
  • CDL B for company service truck.
  • Compensation :

  • 40.00 - $43.00 / hour to start based on experience.
  • 115.00 - $130.00 daily per diems.
  • 68 hour work weeks.
  • Dental, health, vision and life insurance.
  • 401K with match.
  • Salary : $40 - $43

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