Posted on: 7th May, 2026

Location: Georgetown TX 78626


Ward and Burke Tunneling Inc. is a leading provider of specialized microtunnelling and underground infrastructure solutions. We are committed to delivering innovative, reliable, and safe services to our clients across various projects.

We are seeking a highly skilled Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic with 2 years or more of experience to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting a wide range of heavy machinery and equipment used in underground tunneling operations. Your expertise will ensure optimal performance, safety, and reliability of our fleet of industrial equipment.

 

Duties

  • Ability to independently diagnose issues with hydraulic/electrical systems and diesel engines.
  • Perform maintenance as required on equipment.
  • Experience repairing generators, excavators, Lighting Towers, Compressors, Forklifts
  • Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment.
  • The ability to diagnose & trouble shoot equipment.
  • Diagnose malfunctions and faults and perform approved repairs.
  • Repair and replace mechanical & electrical components etc.
  • Maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
  • Service attachments and working tools such as blades, ploughs, winches, and side booms.
  • Must be punctual, and reliable.

 

Qualifications

  • Combination of Secondary Education and Specialized Postsecondary Technical training in heavy equipment mechanics a must.
  • Day Shift / Ability to work evenings and weekends if needed (Depending on scope of work)
  • High School Diploma
  • Machinery skills, build and repair.
  • Practical experience on a Construction Site, Farm or Mining, working around Heavy Machinery
  • Basic understanding of Hydraulics and Electronics

 

Work Environment and Physical Capabilities

  • Indoor & Outdoor, cold & hot, and wet conditions
  • Noisy, Dusty
  • Ability To lift 50lbs +
  • Work is intense and requires people with good judgment.
  • Challenging environment, Attention to detail, Ability to distinguish between colors, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Standing for extended periods, Bending, crouching, kneeling.

 

Job Type: Full-time

 

Pay: $30.00 – $35.00 USD per hour

 

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance

 

Experience:

  • Heavy Equipment Technician/Mechanic: 3 years (Required)

 

Work Location: In person

 

Benefits

  • Health insurance

Dental insurance

 

To apply for this position, please email resumesusa@wardandburke.com. 

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