Demo

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Summit Materials
Olathe, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 9/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/14/2025
Overview

Location: Olathe, KS

Overview:

Seeking a mechanically inclined, and safety-oriented field mechanic. This position is responsible for heavy duty diesel maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on our yellow iron fleet.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Repair and rebuild significant components such as engines, transmissions, and electrical systems.
  • Identify, and troubleshoot intermediate mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues in construction equipment.
  • Perform scheduled maintenance tasks including fluid changes, filter replacements, and inspections to ensure equipment remains in good working order.
  • Keep accurate records of maintenance and repair activities.
  • Identify and determine parts required for repair of disassembled units.
  • Adhere strictly to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Policies, Programs, & Procedures Manual and MSHA/OSHA standards while wearing proper PPE.
  • Utilize specialized tools and equipment for diagnostics and repairs. Stay updated with the latest technology and repair techniques.
  • Perform additional job duties as assigned.

Ability, Skills & Knowledge

  • Advanced diesel and gas engine repairs.
  • 5 years of experience in heavy equipment maintenance and repair with a mix of hands-on work and troubleshooting in the field.
  • Knowledge of basic hand tools, air tools, precision measuring tools and instruments, laptops, and diesel truck diagnostic software.
  • Must own hand tools.
  • Proficiency in diagnosing and repairing complex issues with heavy machinery and a variety of equipment.
  • CDL/DOT preferred.
  • Must be able to pass a background check, fitness for duty evaluation, and pre-employment drug testing.
  • Welding & fabrication skills.
  • Must be able to interpret various instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Benefits

  • Recession Resistant Industry
  • Consistent work, with a work/life balance
  • Overtime Opportunities
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Plan w/ employer match contribution
  • Medical / Dental / Vision plan offered
  • Life Insurance - Company Paid
  • Short-term / Long-term Disability Insurance - Company Paid

Get Hired

What To Expect During Our Hiring Process

  • Background Check
  • Motor Vehicle Record Check
  • 5-Panel Drug Screen
  • Fit for Duty Baseline Physical (if applicable)
  • Paid Orientation
  • A great team to support you throughout your career with Summit Materials companies!

Build a Lasting Career with us. Begin Here. Go Anywhere. Apply now!

Summit Materials consists of more than a dozen local companies that supply aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, asphalt paving, and construction services in the United States and western Canada. At Summit Materials, we support our teammates who lay the groundwork for our communities and live by our core values: Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, and Inclusivity. We'repassionate about our teammates, our work, and our communities. Each of Summit's companies celebrates their individual legacies, but together - we are Summit Materials.

At Summit Materials, we provide the foundation to connect our communities today and build a better tomorrow. We value all our communities - including our diverse internal community of teammates that make us stronger. No matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, or anything that makes you who you are...you belong.

#INDKT

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Heavy Equipment Mechanic career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$53,290 - $69,188
Income Estimation: 
$61,853 - $80,766
Income Estimation: 
$61,853 - $80,766
Income Estimation: 
$72,186 - $96,449
Income Estimation: 
$47,379 - $62,026
Income Estimation: 
$53,290 - $69,188
Income Estimation: 
$72,186 - $96,449
Income Estimation: 
$72,024 - $91,455
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Summit Materials

Summit Materials
Hired Organization Address Alpharetta, GA Full Time
Overview Location: Onsite (M-F) at our Alpharetta, GA Office Reporting Structure: Reports to the Supply Chain Planning M...
Summit Materials
Hired Organization Address Grand Junction, CO Full Time
Overview Construction General Laborer, Asphalt Location Address: 556 Struthers Avene, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501 Our...
Summit Materials
Hired Organization Address Durango, CO Full Time
Overview Screed Operator/Screed Hand Location: Durango, Colorado We are now hiring Screed Operators/Screed Hands for Ela...
Summit Materials
Hired Organization Address Moab, UT Full Time
Overview LeGrand Johnson Construction, A Summit Materials Company, is currently hiring for a Fleet Manager/Truck Boss Th...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Heavy Equipment Mechanic jobs in the Olathe, KS area that may be a better fit.

Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Day Shift

Remprex Brand, Kansas, KS

Diesel Mechanic

ABLE Equipment Rental, Olathe, KS

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!