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Job Description

Overview

The Field Mechanic position at Wanzek Construction involves leading equipment operations and maintenance at job sites, requiring domestic travel. The role includes working under project supervision and collaborating with the Shop Manager for planning and scheduling.

Responsibilities

  • Manage fleet maintenance.
  • Perform maintenance and preventative maintenance on all equipment.
  • Travel to jobsites for repairs and inspections.
  • Conduct onsite field repairs and troubleshooting.
  • Update equipment locator list and inventory.
  • Develop and maintain an equipment maintenance tracking database.
  • Maintain proper record keeping.
  • Operate equipment to diagnose problems.
  • Ensure all equipment has an equipment ID.
  • Verify USDOT annual inspections for trucks.
  • Ensure equipment safety compliance.
  • Show expertise in basic and complex machines.
  • Review maintenance records with operators and superintendents.
  • Perform work as outlined on repair orders.
  • Diagnose malfunctions and perform repairs.
  • Communicate effectively to obtain needed parts.
  • Examine vehicles for safety or service work.
  • Document all work performed.
  • Road test vehicles when required.
  • Identify machinery defects and complete repairs.
  • Keep shop area neat and clean.
  • Maintain accountability for shop tools and manuals.
  • Comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Operate all tools and equipment safely.
  • Report safety issues immediately.

Requirements

  • One-year certificate from college or technical school in Diesel or Automotive Technology.
  • Two or more years of relevant experience.
  • One or more certifications in Electrical diagnostics, A/C system diagnostics, Welding, or OEM certification.
  • Ability to diagnose complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems.
  • Ability to supervise and coordinate the work of a 3rd party mechanic.
  • Ability to track and maintain records of completed work.
  • Qualified to drive a 1-ton rig on site and between projects.
  • High level of efficiency, aiming for 80% or higher.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Willingness to go above and beyond.

Benefits

  • Compensation
  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision

Additional Information

  • Position may be subject to pre-employment screening including background check and drug testing.
  • If accommodation is needed during the employment process, contact MRRecruiters@mastec.com.

Benefits

Compensation
401k
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
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How this job compares in Dallas, TX

Pay in context

At roughly $36/hr, this posting lands within a few percent of the $35/hr median for welding jobs in Dallas, TX, whose middle half runs $27–$36/hr across 52 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 75% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. In other words it is a market-rate offer, so benefits, overtime, and shift schedule are where the real difference between this and the next posting on the list shows up.

The local market in Dallas, TX

We're tracking 114 other active welding openings in Dallas, TX right now, from 78 different employers. 45 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,424 other active welding openings from 737 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Dallas, or widen the search to Texas.

Wanzek Construction, Inc., a MasTec Company currently has 1 other opening live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Zachry Group (26), Welding Shop in Houston, TX (25), and Austin Industries (23). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Pasadena at $40/hr, San Angelo at $39/hr, and Midlothian at $38/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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