Ames Construction has been building America for more than 60 years, and the people who work here are the reason we continue to succeed.
We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial contractor building critical infrastructure, including highways, bridges, mines, dams, rail, and more. Our teams take on challenging projects that keep communities safe, supply chains moving, and the country connected.
At Ames, we are Fueled by Family and Driven by Ownership. That means we look out for one another, take pride in what we build, and take responsibility for our actions, our results, and the long-term health of the company.
Guided by our core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision, we do what we say we will do, push through challenges and deliver work we’re proud of.
When you join Ames, you’re joining a company built for long-term success — where skilled people, strong teams, and disciplined execution come together to build careers and a better future.
FIELD HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC. A field mechanic for Ames is responsible for keeping the equipment in good operating condition at all times to accomplish 100% availability and safe operation. The Field Mechanic will work in the Arizona region and travel to multiple projects and surrounding states within the Southwest region. The perfect candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience on heavy equipment such as, but not limited to, dozers, track hoes and loaders, haul trucks, and excavators. This is a full-time position, and the Mechanic will be required to join the Operator’s Local 12 as a Group 4 mechanic. Light truck auto mechanic experience a plus.
Responsibilities
• Must understand and adhere to personal responsibility for safety and work safely at all times
• Adhere to all company safety protocols and policies
• Ability to work as a team, communicate effectively, and take ownership of assigned tasks
• Perform general maintenance & lube services on vehicles
• Able to have a flexible work shift, work extended hours, or possible weekends as workload requires
• Receive on-the-job training and direction
• Complete all job tasks on time as required by the supervisor
Qualifications
• Must have excellent troubleshooting skills with a confident ability to navigate through electrical and hydraulic schematics
• Is a self-starter and highly driven with good organizational skills
• Willing to promote a teamwork atmosphere by working closely with all departments throughout the company
• Can work in a high-pressure environment and maintain a professional and positive attitude.
• Excellent mechanical skills with prior experience
• Able to work under time constraints and understand the urgency to place equipment back in production
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Possess a valid and clear Class B CDL license
• Must be a proficient welder
• Good physical condition
• Required tools to perform the job efficiently
• Ability to operate equipment
• Ability and willingness to travel overnight to outlying jobs
• Ability and willingness to work nights, weekends, and overtime when needed
• Reliable transportation to and from work
Ames Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
