Heavy Equipment Field Diesel Mechanic

Make your impact on South Carolina!

Are you ready to make a lasting impact on your community? At J.C. Wilkie Construction, we’re not just building infrastructure, we’re shaping the future of South Carolina! As a leading, privately owned company specializing in water and sewer installation, storm drainage, and roadway construction, we’re on a thrilling growth trajectory, and we want YOU to be a part of it!

Why choose us? Here are just a few of the incredible benefits that come with being a member of our team:

• Safety First: Your well-being is our top priority.
• Health Coverage: Enjoy 100% company paid employee health insurance—because we care about your health.
• Life Insurance: We’ve got you covered with company-paid life insurance.
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays to recharge and enjoy life.
• Secure Your Future: Our 401(k) plan includes a generous match—100% of the first 3% and 50% of the next 2%.
• Profit Sharing: Share in the success of our company!

We can't wait to meet you and share the exciting opportunities that await at J.C. Wilkie Construction. Let’s build something great together!

Our company is currently seeking a Heavy Equipment Field Diesel Mechanic to support projects in the Columbia/Lexington areas. The Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic will handle preventive maintenance and general repairs to fleet of construction heavy equipment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Inspect, diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems on heavy equipment such as excavators, bulldozers, loaders, graders, and trucks.
• Perform routine maintenance to, including, oil changes, lubrication, tune-ups and filter replacements
• Troubleshoot issues using diagnostic tools and manufacturer manuals.
• Replace or repair worn or defective parts, using hand tools, welding equipment, or power tools.
• Maintain detail records of all work performed, including parts used and labor hours.
• Ensure all equipment is safe, operational, and meets regulatory compliance.
• Respond to emergency repair calls in the field as needed.
• Operate and test repaired equipment to verify adequacy of repairs.

• Experience working on diesel equipment (trucks and heavy equipment, dozers, excavators, loaders, and graders).
• Valid driver's license with clear driving record.
• Class B CDL required

You can shape the infrastructure of our roadways in South Carolina today, let's chat!

J.C. Wilkie Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.