Field Service Technician (Full-Time, 100% Travel)
Reports to: Fleet Director
Pay Range: $32 - $42/hr DOE
Per Diem at the GSA Rate - Lowest paid $178/day
Spriggs Excavation is recruiting for a full-time, 100% travel position. This role requires continuous travel to project sites across multiple states based on business needs and project schedules. Employees in this position should expect to be assigned to one location for an extended period—such as several months at a time—before transitioning to another project in a different state. For example, an assignment may begin in Texas, then move to Colorado, and later transition to New Mexico. Flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to work wherever projects are located are essential requirements of this role.
At Spriggs Excavation, Inc., we don’t just dig the dirt—we redefine it. Our mission is to deliver top-notch results, safely, powered by our all-star team. With over 20 years of stellar performance, we’ve built a reputation for quality, reliability, and safety that’s anything but ordinary. Operating across the Rocky Mountains to the Midwest, we leverage cutting-edge technology and seasoned expertise in mass excavation, renewable energy, electrical substations, remediation, and residential projects. Having moved over two million cubic yards of dirt in a single project, we demonstrate our ability to tackle even the most demanding assignments. We take pride in our diverse culture and core values of Safety, Teamwork, Professionalism, Accountability, and Integrity, which we live every day. These values guide our work and help us continue delivering exceptional results.
Job Summary:
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Field Service Technician who brings with them a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and desire to contribute to the overall success of a great team. The Field Mechanic is responsible for
diagnosis, repair and preventative maintenance of a large fleet of earthmoving equipment. This includes troubleshooting and repairing electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic defects on equipment such as excavators, loaders, trenchers, forklifts, and more.
Pay is DOE with per diem. Expect 40–60 hours per week and up to 100% travel.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Follow all safety rules and regulations when performing work assignments.
- Perform preventative maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on all fleet equipment.
- Make mechanical repairs to equipment after completion of inspection and analysis of breakdown.
- Record complete repair description on work order, including the correct model and the serial number of equipment and record hour meter reading.
- Lubricate moving parts and operates repaired equipment to verify conformance to specifications.
- Maintain the professional image of self and service truck by focusing on cleanliness and presentation.
- Maintain an acceptable driving record and follow all rules and regulations related to having a CDL
- Perform other duties as assigned by Manager.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be at least 21 years of age, as required by the Spriggs company insurance policy
- Technical School Certificate and 2 years of related work experience or 5 years of related work experience.
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- Demonstrated history of safe, reliable work habits
- Demonstrated ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair heavy earthmoving equipment
- Working knowledge of equipment operations and mechanical functions
- Strong communication
skills
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to travel extensively, including overnight
- Proficiency in spoken and written English is a mandatory requirement for this role, as it is essential for understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and participating in team communications.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work for long periods of time performing tasks that may require repetitive lifting, standing, kneeling, sitting, grasping, twisting, and climbing stairs/ladders.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends when required
- Ability to lift of up to 60 pounds
Offering:
- Health Insurance with Employer Contribution
- Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
- Company-paid long-term disability insurance
- Voluntary group life insurance
- Supplemental insurance through AFLAC
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Insurance & ID Theft Protection
- Matched Retirement
- Vacation and Sick Leave
- Competitive Pay
- 6 Paid Holidays
- Bonus Program
- GSA Per Diem
Prior to your starting date, we require successful completion, as determined in our sole discretion, of a pre-employment criminal background check and drug test.