Field Assistant

Mechanic Assistant

Join our team as a Mechanic Assistant, where you will support a service technician specializing in crane repair. This role offers a comprehensive understanding of the construction industry, acting as the right-hand support to the manager. You will gain hands-on experience by assisting with communications, preparing quotes and estimates, and drafting contracts. This position includes traveling to job sites and engaging with customers and contractors.

• Assist the service technician in crane repair tasks.
• Support the manager by answering emails and taking phone calls.
• Provide accurate quotes and estimates.
• Travel with the manager to job sites and participate in customer and contractor meetings.
• Draft contracts and conduct job site surveys, including taking photographs.
• Assist in creating reports using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office products.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to handle hand and power tools effectively.
• Experience in construction management and project coordination.

• Knowledge of Procore and construction management software.
• Experience in on-site supervision.
• Service-oriented with maintenance technician skills.

This entry-level position provides an excellent opportunity to learn all aspects of the business. Employees have a track record of advancing quickly, with previous assistants moving up to lead estimator and project manager roles within a year. The company values career growth and offers room and board for overnight stays. This is a great chance for someone exploring their career path with aspirations for a long-term position.

This role involves both office work and on-site duties, primarily in North Florida. The typical shift is from 8 AM to 5 or 6 PM, with earlier starts on site days, meeting at the shop by 5 AM and returning by 8 PM. The position requires regular travel, with most days spent at home.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tallahassee, FL.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/hr individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Tallahassee, FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.