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Site Mechanic

FTE Drilling
Nevada, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/8/2027

FTE Drilling operates in the drilling industry, with job sites located across the United States. We're looking for a site mechanic to maintain and repair our drill rigs and trucks, directly in the field.

The Role

Fly-in fly-out position: you travel from site to site across the US. You work on the electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic components of heavy equipment, often independently and away from a shop.

Your Day-to-Day Tasks

  • Diagnose and repair the electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic components of drill rigs and trucks
  • Adjust machinery, repair or replace defective parts
  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment
  • Clean, lubricate, and perform routine maintenance on machinery
  • Prepare parts lists and estimate the time needed for a repair
  • Order and replace worn-out parts, track ongoing availability of materials
  • Read plans, diagrams, and technical manuals from the manufacturer
  • Write your technical intervention reports and keep daily reporting up to date
  • Provide mechanical or maintenance advice to clients directly on-site
  • Suggest ways to improve equipment performance and longevity

Required Skills

  • DVS (DEP) in mechanics, or equivalent relevant experience
  • 5 to 7 years of mechanical experience
  • Able to lift loads of about 25 kg and remain standing for long periods
  • Autonomous, organized, and safety-conscious
  • Willing to travel from site to site across USA (fly-in fly-out) and adapt to remote regions

Assets

  • Hydraulics and pneumatics technician training
  • Forklift certification
  • Overhead crane certification

Benefits:

  • Health insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,173 - $71,153

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