Heavy Equipment Mechanic
- Location
- Somerville, TX
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Job Responsibilities The Heavy Equipment Mechanic is responsible for the repair and maintenance of stationery and mobile equipment throughout the facility. Their technical acumen will be key in trouble shooting, diagnosing, inspecting, repairing, and enhancing the equipment's performance, contributing significantly to the facilities’ success. The position requires the individual to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of methods, techniques, parts, tools, and materials used in the maintenance and repair of heavy equipment including testing, diagnosis, hydraulic, brakes, electrical systems and modules, drive trains and axle/hub repairs.
- Ability to work alone and in a team environment
- Operation and maintenance of a wide variety of hand and power tools, shop tools, test equipment
- Able to work safely and follow company rules and procedures.
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Schematic Reading Proficiency
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Operate CMMS system for work order management, scheduling, and inventory
- Assist in maintaining parts stocking levels to ensure proper parts are on hand.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Associate’s degree, technical degree in related field, or related experience
- 5+ years of technical field-related experience specific to heavy equipment and related certifications
- 3+ years training employees in mobile heavy equipment preferred
- Ability to work in an outdoor environment
- Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license
- Computer literate: Microsoft Applications and CMMS software
- Strong manufacturing knowledge and understanding of the procurement/supply chain process
Benefits
- 10 Paid Holidays
- 1 paid personal day
- Health, Dental, prescription drug and Vision Insurance
- 401k plan including up to a 3% employer match based on contribution selection
- Life insurance
- Sickness and Accident plan
- Voluntary Cross Training Bonus
- Weekly pay
Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state, or local law.
From Koppers's careers page (Workday), checked 10 Nov 2026.
How to apply
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- Fill in the form and upload your résumé there. Jobiwork never sees your application.
- Koppers will reply to you directly. No real employer asks you for money to apply.
Posted 1 Oct 2026 · checked 10 Nov 2026 · Report this job