Heavy Equipment Mechanic | Field Technician

Heavy Equipment Mechanic | Field Technician

Locations:
Lubbock, TX;
Amarillo, TX.

Duininck is a third‑generation family‑led company focused on building strong communities through our relationships with customers, employees, subcontractors and vendors. We manage diverse infrastructure projects across Texas and Oklahoma, producing hot mix asphalt for military runways, constructing roads for the Department of Transportation, and handling high‑stakes concrete work for aviation and defense facilities. This year‑round, full‑time position comes with a strong benefits package.

• Competitive pay range, based on experience and background.
• Paid Time Off
• Per Diem (when applicable)
• Strong Health Plans to choose from
• Dental & Vision Plans, Company‑Paid Life Insurance & Short‑Term Disability
• Position‑specific personal protective equipment provided
• 401(k) with company match, and more!

Starting Salary: $26.00–$28.00 per hour, plus overtime.

• Drive to the job site to operate and inspect all construction equipment and components to determine needed repairs.
• Diagnose faults and read schematics, including hydraulic schematics.
• Discuss equipment problems with supervisor and/or others as needed.
• Repair, replace, calibrate, adjust and/or rebuild components.
• Test repaired equipment for proper operation.
• Inspect, add and/or change fluids and lubricants; check and replace worn parts and perform other routine service and maintenance.
• Complete all required welding and fabrication work, as needed.
• Read equipment manuals, service bulletins and other resources; attend training sessions. Maintain and update knowledge of equipment to be serviced.
• Report damaged or faulty equipment to management.
• Assist with ordering parts, materials and supplies needed for repair and maintenance.
• Record work performed, time and materials used for each job; maintain related work logs and records.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools, equipment, motor vehicles and heavy equipment and perform related duties as assigned by the Shop Manager.
• Maintain orderliness, cleanliness and safety.
• Perform the above duties following the procedures developed by management (TPR, B2W Maintain, etc).

• Previous mechanical experience on heavy equipment, including asphalt plant equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of diesel engines and construction equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Basic welding skills.
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License is preferred.
• Certification as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic is a plus.
• Good communication skills; bilingual is a plus.
• Understand and adhere to all safety regulations.
• Understand and adhere to the Personal Protection Equipment requirements.
• Unwavering focus on safety.
• OSHA compliance.
• Willingness to travel throughout West Texas and Oklahoma.

• Able to remain in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• Must be capable of lifting arms above shoulder level to install and remove components as well as bend or stoop repeatedly over time.
• Must be capable of manipulating tools in areas of limited spaces.
• Able to move heavy objects (50 lbs. or more) long distances.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• Walk, bend, kneel, lift, stretch and sit as required.
• Regularly work extended overtime hours, outdoors and in a variety of weather conditions at all project locations.
• Travel and some Saturday work are required.

Duininck is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetics, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or citizenship status.