Preventative Maintenance Technician - Heavy Equipment (100% Travel)

Preventative Maintenance Technician - Heavy Equipment

Heavy Equipment Fuel & Lube Technician

100% Travel

$26 - $34 DOE

Spriggs Excavation is recruiting for a full-time, 100% travel position. This role requires continuous travel to project sites across multiple states based on business needs and project schedules. Employees in this position should expect to be assigned to one location for an extended period—such as several months at a time—before transitioning to another project in a different state. For example, an assignment may begin in Texas, then move to Colorado, and later transition to New Mexico. Flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to work wherever projects are located are essential requirements of this role.

At Spriggs Excavation, Inc., we don’t just dig the dirt—we redefine it. Our mission is to deliver top-notch results, safely, powered by our all-star team. With over 20 years of stellar performance, we’ve built a reputation for quality, reliability, and safety that’s anything but ordinary. Operating across the Rocky Mountains to the Midwest, we leverage cutting-edge technology and seasoned expertise in mass excavation, renewable energy, electrical substations, remediation, and residential projects. Having moved over two million cubic yards of dirt in a single project, we demonstrate our ability to tackle even the most demanding assignments. We take pride in our diverse culture and core values of Safety, Teamwork, Professionalism, Accountability, and Integrity, which we live every day. These values guide our work and help us continue delivering exceptional results.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Heavy Equipment Fuel and Lube Service Technician to join our team of professionals. We are offering a competitive salary based on experience, along with an outstanding benefits package. This is the perfect opportunity to build a career at a thriving construction firm. Willing to train the right candidate.

Position Responsibilities

• Service and fuel heavy equipment such as Scrapers, Excavators, Dozers, Tractors, Wheel Loaders, Water Trucks, Pick-Ups, and other support equipment.
• Check and fill fluid levels, service lube points and perform routine preventative maintenance.
• Maintain service, repair, and maintenance records daily.
• Assist in maintaining inventory of service kits, lubes, oils, and other supplies.
• Coordinate equipment service activities with production and maintenance team members.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance Services on Fuel and Lube truck(s) as needed.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance Services on construction equipment as needed and required.
• Repair damaged Auto Greasing system injection lines as needed on all heavy equipment.
• Troubleshoot greasing system problems and repair greasing systems as needed.
• Perform tasks from verbal/written instructions and communicate effectively with supervisor and fellow employees.
• Keep work area clean and orderly, including the weekly cleaning of the Fuel and Lube truck(s).
• Complete daily work assignments in a timely fashion.
• Be a leader of both safety and production for the team by ensuring compliance with all company safety policies, procedures, and environmental regulations.
• Actively participate in morning safety meetings.
• Always maintain a preparedness to deploy spill kits in the event of a spill with fuel or other lubricant. Actively participate in the cleanup of any spills arising from your duties.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Education/Certification/Licensure

• High School or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years of technical field experience servicing heavy equipment and trucks.
• Valid Driver’s License with good driving record required to drive company vehicles
• CDL Class A or B with Hazmat and Tanker Endorsement is required.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English is a mandatory requirement for this role, as it is essential for understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and participating in team communications.
  
  

Required Experience

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to work well with others in a group or one on one setting.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to work early in the morning in the dark, utilizing only truck mounted and portable lights
• Ability to type and operate an electronic tablet to effectively operate the Fuel Management System scanning and logging system.
• Ability to competently perform daily pre-shift safety inspection on a Class 8 truck with air brakes.
• Ability to safely operate the Fuel & Lube service truck at the proper speed on dirt roads with grades of up to 10% in dry, wet or snow conditions.
• Ability to drive a manual transmission semi-truck.
  
  

Offering

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Company-paid long-term disability insurance
• Matched Retirement
• Voluntary group life insurance
• Supplemental insurance through AFLAC
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Insurance & ID Theft Protection
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Competitive Pay
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Bonus Program
  
  

Prior to your starting date, we require successful completion, as determined in our sole discretion, of a pre-employment criminal background check and drug test.