How to hire a construction equipment mechanic

How to hire a construction equipment mechanic, step by step

Here's a step-by-step construction equipment mechanic hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a construction equipment mechanic job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new construction equipment mechanic
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your construction equipment mechanic job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a construction equipment mechanic for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a construction equipment mechanic to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a construction equipment mechanic that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of construction equipment mechanic salaries for various roles:

   Type of Construction Equipment Mechanic	Description	Hourly rate
   Construction Equipment Mechanic	Heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians inspect, maintain, and repair vehicles and machinery used in construction, farming, rail transportation, and other industries.	$15-30
   Mobile Technician	Mobile technicians are skilled professionals who identify and repair issues related to mobile technology, such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops. As certified mobile technicians, they are required to provide troubleshooting and support to resolve the mobile operating issues of customers... Show more	$13-37
   Mechanic	Mechanics are professionals responsible for assembling, maintaining, and repairing vehicles and types of machinery. They are knowledgeable of various tools and equipment, machinery, electrical systems, and other components... Show more	$16-30

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Hand Tools
   • Diesel Engines
   • Loaders
   • Cranes
   • End Loaders
   • Graders
   • Air Compressors
   • Caterpillar
   • Shovels
   • Sweepers
   • Dump Truck
   • Electrical Troubleshooting
   • Hydraulic Systems
   • Construction Equipment

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   Responsibilities:

   • Maintain and manage shop for parts, supplies and priority in jobs and cleanliness.
   • Work with cranes, scrapers, trench-digging machines, forklifts, bucket loaders, and bulldozers.
   • Perform preventive maintenance on heavy construction equipment, heavy lift fork loaders and power generation equipment for the DOL installation.
   • Work on construction equipment such as D9 bulldozers, seven and a half and twenty ton cranes, and earth scrapers.
   • Pave and maintain concrete and asphalt roads, runways, etc.
   • Perform asphalt and concrete cement street work, and electrical conduit construction.

   More construction equipment mechanic duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your construction equipment mechanic job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A construction equipment mechanic salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, construction equipment mechanics' average salary in tennessee is 47% less than in massachusetts.
   • Seniority. Entry-level construction equipment mechanics earn 49% less than senior-level construction equipment mechanics.
   • Certifications. A construction equipment mechanic with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a construction equipment mechanic's salary.

   Average construction equipment mechanic salary

   $45,161yearly

   $21.71 hourly rate

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   Entry-level construction equipment mechanic salary

   $32,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average construction equipment mechanic salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$59,061	$28
   2	California	$58,975	$28
   3	Rhode Island	$54,539	$26
   4	Illinois	$54,179	$26
   5	Connecticut	$51,030	$25
   6	New Mexico	$50,248	$24
   7	Maryland	$50,143	$24
   8	Arizona	$47,937	$23
   9	Pennsylvania	$47,150	$23
   10	Kansas	$44,267	$21
   11	North Carolina	$44,149	$21
   12	Texas	$42,126	$20
   13	Arkansas	$40,753	$20
   14	Iowa	$39,551	$19
   15	Florida	$35,849	$17

   Average construction equipment mechanic salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	City of Los Angeles	$75,382	$36.24	7
   2	Concrete Protection & Restoration	$61,309	$29.48
   3	Exelon	$60,973	$29.31	4
   4	Structural Group	$59,525	$28.62	1
   5	Concrete Strategies	$59,382	$28.55	3
   6	GPAC	$58,856	$28.30
   7	Zachry Construction	$57,853	$27.81	8
   8	EMPIRE BUILDING MATERIALS	$57,695	$27.74
   9	Oldcastle Infrastructure	$56,337	$27.09	272
   10	Henkels & Mccoy Group Inc	$55,054	$26.47	7
   11	University of Maryland Medical System	$50,683	$24.37
   12	SMC	$48,620	$23.38	4
   13	Goodwin Recruiting	$47,089	$22.64
   14	General Dynamics	$46,556	$22.38	39
   15	Total Civil Construction	$45,911	$22.07	1
   16	Empire Cat	$45,281	$21.77	44
   17	Corix Group Of Companies	$45,262	$21.76
   18	Environmental Allies	$45,057	$21.66
   19	Structural Preservation Systems LLC	$45,005	$21.64	55
   20	Aerotek	$44,942	$21.61	248

4. Writing a construction equipment mechanic job description

   A construction equipment mechanic job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a construction equipment mechanic job description:

   Construction equipment mechanic job description example

   General Description:
   The mechanic will work on heavy equipment, concrete pumps, trowel machines, paving machines, saws, and other various pieces of heavy and small engine equipment related to placing and finishing concrete.
   
   Responsibilities :

   • Assist the main mechanic in coordinating the repair and replacement of mechanical parts.
   • Must have basic mechanical knowledge.
   • Repair and replace equipment worn parts.
   • Assist in repairing and replacing portable generators parts.
   • Assist in inspecting machines, heavy equipment and diagnose defects.
   • Assist to test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
   • Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
   • Assist to fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.

   
   Requirements:

   • 1-year mechanic assisting in diagnosing and repairing. Knowledge in diesel and 2 and 4 cycle gasoline engines, generators, and hydraulic systems is a plus.
   • Must possess a valid Driver's License.

   
   Preferred Qualifications:

   • Experience in the construction or contracting industry.
   • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
   • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
   • Strong attention to detail.

   
   Working Conditions:

   • Must be able to stand, stoop, bend, and crouch for extended periods of time up to ten (10) hours per day.
   • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, carry forms.

   
   Please send a resume if applying.
   
   About Concrete Strategies:
   
   

   Our team of the industry’s most talented and knowledgeable concrete construction professionals is dedicated to putting more into the pour to ensure success in everything that we do. Through successful, full-service concrete construction projects across the United States, we have become the nation’s leading turnkey, design-build concrete contractor because we do more before we ever pour.We have an unparalleled track record in architectural site cast concrete, structural concrete, flatwork, site utilities and all types of self-performing concrete construction for commercial projects.Concrete Strategies employs over 550 field personnel and completes over $200 million revenue annually from our headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, as well as our newly opened office in Kansas City, Kansas. We do more before we ever pour to make sure we do every job on target and on budget. Most importantly, our commitment to safety has earned CSI a reputation as one of the top concrete contractors in the United States. Learn more at: www.concretestrategies.com

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5. Post your job

   To find the right construction equipment mechanic for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with construction equipment mechanics they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit construction equipment mechanics who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your construction equipment mechanic job on Zippia to find and recruit construction equipment mechanic candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting construction equipment mechanics requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new construction equipment mechanic

   Once you've decided on a perfect construction equipment mechanic candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new construction equipment mechanic. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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