Preventative Maintenance Technician – Heavy Equipment

Spriggs Excavation, Inc.

Heavy Equipment Technician servicing and maintaining construction equipment at various sites. Involves trips across multiple states with a focus on safety, teamwork, and technical skill.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $26 - $34 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Service and fuel heavy equipment such as Scrapers, Excavators, Dozers, Tractors, Wheel Loaders, Water Trucks, Pick-Ups, and other support equipment.
Check and fill fluid levels, service lube points and perform routine preventative maintenance.
Maintain service, repair, and maintenance records daily.
Assist in maintaining inventory of service kits, lubes, oils, and other supplies.
Coordinate equipment service activities with production and maintenance team members.
Perform Preventative Maintenance Services on Fuel and Lube truck(s) as needed.
Perform Preventative Maintenance Services on construction equipment as needed and required.
Repair damaged Auto Greasing system injection lines as needed on all heavy equipment.
Troubleshoot greasing system problems and repair greasing systems as needed.
Perform tasks from verbal/written instructions and communicate effectively with supervisor and fellow employees.
Keep work area clean and orderly, including the weekly cleaning of the Fuel and Lube truck(s).
Complete daily work assignments in a timely fashion.
Be a leader of both safety and production for the team by ensuring compliance with all company safety policies, procedures, and environmental regulations.
Actively participate in morning safety meetings.
Always maintain a preparedness to deploy spill kits in the event of a spill with fuel or other lubricant.
Actively participate in the cleanup of any spills arising from your duties.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School or equivalent required.
1-3 years of technical field experience servicing heavy equipment and trucks.
Valid Driver’s License with good driving record required to drive company vehicles.
CDL Class A or B with Hazmat and Tanker Endorsement is required.
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.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to work well with others in a group or one on one setting.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to work early in the morning in the dark, utilizing only truck mounted and portable lights.
Ability to type and operate an electronic tablet to effectively operate the Fuel Management System scanning and logging system.
Ability to competently perform daily pre-shift safety inspection on a Class 8 truck with air brakes.
Ability to safely operate the Fuel & Lube service truck at the proper speed on dirt roads with grades of up to 10% in dry, wet or snow conditions.
Ability to drive a manual transmission semi-truck.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
Company-paid long-term disability insurance
Matched Retirement
Voluntary group life insurance
Supplemental insurance through AFLAC
Pet Insurance
Legal Insurance & ID Theft Protection
Vacation and Sick Leave
Competitive Pay
6 Paid Holidays
Bonus Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

servicing heavy equipmentpreventative maintenancetroubleshooting greasing systemsrepairing auto greasing systemsoperating Class 8 truckoperating Fuel & Lube service truckreading and interpreting safety rulesperforming daily pre-shift safety inspectionusing electronic tabletmathematical calculations

Soft Skills

effective communicationteam collaborationleadershipattention to detailtime managementproblem-solvingcommon sense understandingability to follow instructionsadaptabilityparticipation in safety meetings

Certifications

High School diploma or equivalentValid Driver’s LicenseCDL Class A or BHazmat endorsementTanker endorsement