Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Compensation
The Role
Traveling Heavy Equipment Mechanic
JP Technical Services
Pay: $25.00–$35.00 per hour, based on experience
Job Type: Full-time
Service Area: SC, TN, VA, KY, and WV
Regular travel required
About the Position
JP Technical Services is hiring experienced heavy equipment mechanics for our traveling field service team. We support mining, construction, and industrial customers with equipment diagnostics, repairs, rebuilds, and preventive maintenance.
This position is for technicians who can troubleshoot independently, make dependable repairs at customer sites, and communicate clearly with customers and our team.
At least three years of heavy equipment mechanic experience is required.
Technicians may live within or near South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Kentucky, or West Virginia. Travel between customer sites and overnight stays are part of the role.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair dozers, excavators, haul trucks, loaders, graders, drills, and support equipment.
- Troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical, diesel engine, and mechanical systems.
- Perform component replacements, rebuilds, and field repairs.
- Complete equipment inspections and preventive maintenance.
- Identify parts needs and communicate repair findings, progress, and additional concerns.
- Maintain accurate service records and documentation.
- Keep assigned service vehicles, tools, and parts inventory organized and ready for work.
- Follow company and customer safety procedures, including applicable mine-site requirements.
- Represent JP Technical Services professionally at customer locations.
Required Qualifications
- Three or more years of experience diagnosing and repairing heavy equipment.
- Strong hydraulic, electrical, diesel, and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work independently and make sound repair decisions in the field.
- Willingness to travel regularly, including overnight stays.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Ability to perform the physical duties of field repair work.
- Dependable communication, attention to detail, and commitment to safe work.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience servicing mining and construction equipment.
- CDL.
- Current MSHA training. Candidates must be willing to complete required training if needed.
Pay and Benefits
- $25.00–$35.00 per hour, based on experience.
- 401(k) with company matching.
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Paid travel, hotels, and per diem.
- Company service truck or travel rig, depending on assignment.
Why JP Tech?
Put your experience to work on complex equipment repairs that directly affect our customers’ operations. Join a field service team that values skilled troubleshooting, quality workmanship, and getting equipment back into service.
Apply Now
Submit your application with your work history and a summary of the equipment and systems you have serviced. Include your field service experience, relevant training, and CDL status.
If you’re an experienced heavy equipment mechanic who enjoys field work and takes pride in dependable repairs, we want to hear from you.
JP Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer.
Work Location: In person at customer job sites; regular travel required.
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 – 60.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Benefits
Estimated- Competitive pay
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Tool allowance
