Heavy Equipment Mechanic

SUNLAND ASPHALT Build your career from the ground up.

Come join our Award-Winning Team.

Sunland Asphalt and Construction, LLC. is seeking an experienced and results-driven Heavy Equipment (Field) Mechanic to join our growing team.

Sunland is a leading asphalt solutions provider and general contractor known for delivering exceptional quality, reliability, and innovation to its customers. With a reputation built on decades of combined industry expertise, we specialize in a full range of services-including commercial and residential paving, maintenance and repair, sealcoating, milling, and large‑scale infrastructure projects.

What We Have To Offer

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• 401(K) Employer Match
• Work/Life Balance and Community Involvement
• Comprehensive Health Benefits including; Health, Dental, Vision
• Life/Disability Insurances
• Award Winning Peers & Projects
• And A Foundation Built on Safety

Essential Duties

• Employee shall perform all duties and responsibilities with Sunland's Core Values at the forefront.
• Serves as a safety ambassador by complying with federal, state and local laws, as well as Company safety policy, enforces safe work practices, and proactively identifies and remedies worksite hazards.
• Directs all employees to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all safety guidelines at all times.
• Conducts Safety Meetings to include daily PTP & weekly Tailgate Topics.
• Works directly with Sunland supervisors to receive and prepare preventative maintenance (PM) work orders; relays PM work orders, assignments, messages and information to and from Mechanics.
• Diagnose hydraulic systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance on heavy equipment and trucks to include: pavers, rollers, milling machines, dump trucks, water trucks, boot trucks, front-end loaders, scrapers, skid steers, skip loaders and motor graders. May also maintain other fleet vehicles.
• Fabricate, modify and install special equipment or replacement parts using mills, lathes, welders, torch sets, plasma cutters and metal cutting saws.
• Perform routine maintenance checks and adjustments on such things as fluid levels, hoses, belts, brakes, tires and clutches. Change filters, and oil and lubricate vehicles and motor driven equipment.
• Proficient in troubleshooting machine systems to include: hydraulics, power trains and engines.
• Proficient in component replacement with equipment such as, transmissions, engines, differentials, torque convertors and final drives.
• Responsible for maintaining work orders and performing work area inspections.
• Responsible for prioritizing repairs.
• Work closely with all shop employees to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Prepare work orders and cost material estimates.
• May maintain inventory and order fuel, parts, tools, equipment and supplies.
• Any and all duties assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to operate vehicles and trailers in a safe manner in compliance with local, state and federal traffic laws.
• Must operate equipment, machinery and other tools in compliance with safety guidelines.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently for long periods of time in all weather, including extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Must be able to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment in a variety of different situations.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• While working, the employee might be exposed to various chemicals, vapors, pollutants, gases, uneven surfaces, loud noises, moving vehicles or machines and dust/debris.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience working on heavy equipment.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Excellent decision making skills.
• Experience troubleshooting hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Scanner diagnostics a plus: OTC vehicle/CAT ET.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT Sunland Asphalt is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer

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