Field Equipment Mechanic - Ascension - D018

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Located in Geismar, LA

Salary: $25.00-32.00

Field Equipment Mechanic  – Ascension  - D018
Pay: 25.00 - 32.00
Hours: 7:00am – 4:00pm

Overtime is available (50 hour work week is normal)

Temp to permanent

Christmas bonus of $2k once hired on permanently

Room for growth once hired

Great benefits once hired



Express Employment Professionals, a full-service staffing agency, is currently hiring for a Field Equipment Mechanic 

 

Key Responsibilities
  • Fleet Maintenance: Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues on diesel engines, rolling stock, and heavy paving machinery. 
  • Field & Site Operations: Conduct field service, routine preventative maintenance, and emergency field repairs directly at regional jobsites to maximize equipment uptime. 
  • System Component Repairs: Perform routine servicing, engine overhauls, filter changes, and component replacements on high-use infrastructure assets (e.g., dump trucks, pavers, rollers, and excavators). 
  • Regulatory Compliance: Interpret work orders and ensure all completed maintenance logs and equipment fixes strictly satisfy company safety rules and US DOT regulations.
Core Requirements & Qualifications
  • Experience: Typically requires 2+ years of heavy equipment or diesel mechanic experience working directly with commercial fleets or civil construction machinery.
  • Site Credentials: Must possess a valid TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) and Basic Plus safety certification required for industrial sites.
  • Physical Capability: Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs, push/pull up to 75 lbs, and routinely work outdoors in extreme Louisiana temperatures.
  • Pre-Employment Screening: Must hold a valid driver's license with clean transit records, pass a comprehensive criminal background check, and pass a pre-employment drug screening.
Typical Company Benefits Offered
  • Competitive hourly wages based on structural experience.
  • Comprehensive health insurance package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long-Term Disability). 
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO), vacation schedules, and company performance bonuses.

 

WAYS TO APPLY: (choose one)

  • In person: Express Employment Professionals, 1021 N. Airline Hwy, Gonzales, LA 70737
  • Via our website: www.expresspros.com/gonzalesla. You must submit your application to the Gonzales office.
  • Email to GonzalesLA@expresspros.com
  • Via our job app, #ExpressJobs
  • By telephone: (225) 644-9675.

 

Express Employment Professionals has a variety of job opportunities available. We place individuals in fields such as:

  • Light Industrial
  • Skilled Trades
  • Office Services
  • Professional Fields

Whether you are looking for part-time, full-time, contract, evaluation hire, or direct hire positions, our team is here to assist you. We place in the following areas: St. James, St. Charles, St. John the Baptist, Ascension, East Iberville, Terrebonne, and Lafourche.

 

Please give us a call at (225) 644-9675 to learn how our team may be able to assist you with your employment needs.

Express Office: Gonzales
1021 North Airline Highway
Gonzales, LA 70737
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