Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic

Are you an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic looking for a dynamic workplace that values both your expertise and comfort on the road? Look no further! Independence Excavating is a well-established construction company with a diverse fleet of equipment, and we are actively seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic to join our team in Sterling VA. 

What do we believe in?

PEOPLE:

Provide a safe, family-oriented environment. Commitment to integrity. Protect our most valuable assets.

PERFORMANCE:

Always deliver the highest quality. Find solutions. Provide value to our partners.

COMMUNITY:

Positively impact the communities we serve. Give back. Leave the world a better place than we found it.

A typical day looks like:

• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and emission repairs
• Diagnosing and repairing computer and wiring issues with equipment
• Diagnosing and repairing Tier 4 emissions issues
• Performing inspections and preventive maintenance of equipment
• Tearing down and rebuilding equipment for mobilization
• Repairing buckets and attachments
• Changing out attachments for projects as needed on equipment
• Preparing in depth work orders on all repairs, while documenting the repair with extreme detail
• Working with projects to prioritize repairs
• Ensuring all safety devices are properly maintained in operating properly
• Following and abiding by company safety policy
• Welding and fabrication

Our Equipment:

We are proud to operate an 80% Cat equipment fleet, complemented by a few Komatsu and John Deere pieces

• Our equipment ranges from a Cat 305 mini to a Cat 6015B excavator
• We maintain a comprehensive lineup of bulldozers, from a D3 to a D11, and everything in between
• Off-road trucks? We've got them all – from 730’s to 777 rigid frame haul trucks
• Cat loaders, a 299 Skid loader, and a variety of loaders including 930, 950, 966, 972, 980, and 988 loaders

What will you drive?

We take pride in our 33k, IMT service body trucks, all are equip screw compressors, 400 amp welders, and a 12k crane

• Our average service truck is less than 5 years old, and meticulously maintained

Do you have what it takes?

• At least 2 years of recent experience and/or training in vehicle/construction equipment repair and maintenance shop or any combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position
• Diagnosing mechanical problems and performing repairs
• Operation of vehicles and equipment for diagnostic purposes
• Safety practices and procedures
• Electrical systems, including computerized induction/ignition systems
• Strong troubleshooting knowledge in hydraulic systems
• Use of diagnostic equipment
• Acetylene and electric arc welding
• Effectively handle lifting of various objects weighing up to 60 pounds
• Work extended hours out of doors in a variety of weather conditions
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Occasional overtime may be necessary during peak times

• Willing to work varying shifts, weekends and holidays

• Willing to travel
• CDL B drivers license, or willingness to obtain one, and a clean driving record

Why IX?

• Weekly Competitive Pay and Benefits

• Professional annual development and training
  • Dealer training through our dealership partnerships
  • Access online technical training modules, providing valuable insights and expertise. We are set up with Cat for this purpose

• Competitive Per Diem plans while traveling

• Stability and a variety of different roles that provide a path to career advancement
• Family-owned and operated since 1956

Who is IX?

From breaking ground to the finished project, our team has been laying the groundwork for excellence on heavy civil construction and demolition projects for over 65 years. We combine innovations of industry with decades of successfully completed projects, proving we are a value-added partner from the ground up! Over six decades, Independence Excavating has established a team of construction professionals that sets us apart from other contractors. To learn more, visit our website: https://www.indexc.com/

Independence Excavating, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value workplace diversity and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.