Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Heavy Equipment Mechanic / Shop & Field Mechanic

Anderson Underground — Sauk Rapids, MN

Anderson Underground is hiring an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic to support underground utility construction operations from our Sauk Rapids location.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; some flexibility available
Pay: based on experience and travel flexibility
Overtime: Expected during peak maintenance periods, particularly during winter and equipment returns
Travel: Periodic travel to project locations in Minnesota, North Dakota, Wyoming, Iowa, and other areas as needed
Per Diem: Provided for qualifying travel
Company Vehicle: Provided for work-related travel

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain directional drills, plows, trucks, trailers, excavators, skid steers, backhoes, trenchers, and other utility construction equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and field repairs to reduce downtime.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, diesel, and emissions-related issues.
• Travel to job sites to assess equipment problems and support field crews.
• Prioritize repairs based on safety, operational needs, equipment availability, and crew schedules.
• Coordinate outsourced repairs with vendors, dealerships, and third-party repair facilities.
• Communicate equipment status, repair timelines, parts needs, and downtime updates to crews and supervisors.
• Maintain accurate service records, work orders, inspection reports, repair notes, and parts documentation.
• Support shop organization, equipment readiness, seasonal maintenance, and DOT and OSHA compliance.
• Use email, timekeeping systems, maintenance software, and other company programs as required.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Class A CDL with an acceptable driving record.
• At least three years of experience repairing heavy trucks, utility equipment, underground construction equipment, or similar heavy equipment.
• Hands-on experience maintaining directional drills, plows, or comparable underground utility equipment.
• Experience with hydraulic systems, electrical diagnostics, diesel engines, and emissions systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and complete repairs independently.
• Ability to travel and work overtime when needed.
• Basic computer skills for email, documentation, work orders, and company systems.
• Ability to pass required background and drug screenings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical or vocational certification.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Experience supporting utility, fiber, telecom, gas, or underground construction operations.
• Experience coordinating repairs with outside shops, vendors, and dealerships.
• Experience managing repair schedules, equipment inspections, parts inventory, or shop workload.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage changing priorities.
• Clear communication with crews, supervisors, vendors, and management.
• Ability to read schematics, service manuals, technical drawings, and equipment documentation.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and shop machinery.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to balance shop repairs, field calls, inspections, parts needs, and repair documentation.

Anderson Underground is an underground utility construction company supporting telecom, fiber, and infrastructure projects across multiple states.

Our crews perform directional drilling, locating, plowing, excavation, backhoe work, conduit placement, and general underground utility construction. We are a field-based company with traveling crews, steady work, and a strong focus on safety, production, and doing the job the right way.

We are looking for dependable, hard-working people who are comfortable working outside, traveling for projects, and being part of a crew. Anderson Underground offers competitive pay, per diem, paid travel when applicable, and opportunities for experienced operators, locators, laborers, and CDL drivers.