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Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Hunter Contracting Co.
Tucson, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2026
Are you looking for a company where you can grow and truly feel valued? A place where you're treated like family—not just another number? Do you want to be part of something meaningful?

Hunter Contracting Co. is a family-owned heavy civil contracting firm that has proudly served Arizona since 1961. We are seeking hardworking, motivated, and professional individuals with strong energy and initiative to join our team and grow alongside our projects.

  • Medical/Telemedicine
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • 401K
  • Life Insurance
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Holiday Pay
  • Sick Time Pay

Job Purpose: To analyze and diagnose problems, repair, and maintain heavy construction equipment in both a field and a shop environment with little or no supervision at times.

  • Roles, Duties, & Responsibilities:
    • Repair of various types of construction equipment
    • Perform duties in an expedient and professional manner and maintain open communication with the shop and field.
    • Works both in a field and a shop environment.
    • Operates the equipment well enough to determine whether it is operating properly.
    • Travels to various sites to repair necessary equipment.
    • Adheres to all Hunter Contracting Co. safety policies, procedures, and instructions from management.
    • Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.
Work Qualifications

  • Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
  • Must have the ability to read and understand service manuals.
  • Owns their own tools to perform the necessary repairs.
  • Works in dusty and/or dirty surroundings and practices good safety habits.
  • Communicates effectively and maintains good problem resolution.
  • Follows instructions and makes decisions based on verifiable standards.
  • Demonstrates attentive and active listening skills and learns quickly on the job.
  • Approaches work in a meticulous, thorough, and detailed manner.
  • Prioritizes work to meet goals or deadlines.

Education & Work Experience Requirements

  • Must possess a clean Driver’s License.
  • Minimum of (5) years of experience.
  • Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY statement

Hunter provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Hunter complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training, apprenticeship, and/or on-the-job training.

We do E-Verify, Background Checks and Drug Screens

Women, Minorities and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Salary : $66,400 - $95,000

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