Traveling Heavy Equipment & Diesel Mechanic - Construction
Black & VeatchDate: Sep 23, 2026 Location: Beech Island, SC, US Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference. Company : Black & Veatch Corporation Req Id : 116253 Opportunity Type : Staff Relocation eligible : No Full time/Part time : Full-Time Project Only Hire : No Visa Sponsorship Available: No Why Black & Veatch? Join the Overland Contracting (a Black & Veatch company) construction team and build with pride . As a 100% employee‑owned company, every role matters — you own your work, your impact, and your future. We lead with care , and safety is non‑negotiable and embedded into every role, site and decision , ensuring our teams return home safe, every day. From field engineering to project management to quality and startup, you’ll work with cutting‑edge technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through real‑world, hands‑on experience. With a strong backlog across power, water, grid, and industrial markets, you’ll have the stability to grow and the opportunity to shape what comes next. Job Summary Join our construction equipment maintenance team in a hands-on, field-based role where you will help keep critical construction equipment running safely, reliably, and job-ready. In this role, you will diagnose, repair, maintain, and overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, diesel, and electrical systems on equipment such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, backhoes, and other heavy construction machinery. This position requires travel and offers the opportunity to support active construction projects while applying your technical troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance skills in the field. #mechanic #maintenance #construction Key Responsibilities Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain construction equipment to support safe, reliable field operations. Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, lubrication, fueling, oiling, and routine service on heavy equipment. Use hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, computerized test equipment, and calibration devices to identify defects and complete repairs. Inspect, adjust, repair, and overhaul mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, diesel, and electrical systems on mobile construction equipment. Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects and verify equipment performance. Examine parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers, gauges, and other measuring tools. Repair or replace damaged and worn components, including bearings, wiring, structural members, sheet metal parts, and other equipment components. Safely dismantle, reassemble, test, and return heavy equipment to job-ready condition using hoists, hand tools, and manufacturer specifications. Read and interpret operating manuals, technical drawings, blueprints, schematics, and manufacturer guidance to complete repairs accurately. Support parts research, ordering, inventory control, service documentation, maintenance scheduling, and equipment condition records. Assist equipment operators with daily inspections and reinforce safe equipment operation and maintenance practices. Perform welding, soldering, fabrication, electrical troubleshooting, and other related repair work as needed. Help ensure equipment leaving the jobsite, warehouse, or yard is safe, clean, properly serviced, and ready for the next assignment. Participate in pre-job planning, safety discussions, lockout/tagout procedures, hazard identification, incident reporting, and continuous improvement efforts. Use …