Heavy Equipment Maintenance Mechanic – Midwest Region

Primary Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Region: Kentucky, Ohio & Indiana
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: Regional travel required based on project needs

Gregory Construction is a Christian-principled, industry-recognized provider of construction services with a commitment to continuous improvement. Our portfolio includes successful heavy civil, industrial, and mission-critical projects throughout the United States.

We’re expanding our Midwest Region operations and seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Maintenance Mechanic to support our growing project teams.

This position will be primarily based in the Louisville, Kentucky area, with the ability to support Gregory Construction projects throughout Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana as operational needs require. Candidates should be comfortable traveling between project locations within the region.

Position Overview

The Heavy Equipment Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for inspecting, servicing, maintaining, and supporting the repair of heavy construction equipment used across Gregory Construction projects.

This is a hands-on field-focused position that plays an important role in keeping our equipment safe, reliable, and ready for operation. The mechanic will perform routine preventative maintenance, identify mechanical concerns, assist with repairs, and work closely with field and equipment teams to minimize downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily and scheduled inspections of heavy construction equipment.
• Conduct preventative maintenance, including lubrication, oiling, greasing, fluid checks, and routine servicing.
• Diagnose equipment issues and identify needed repairs or adjustments.
• Perform minor to moderate mechanical repairs within experience and capability.
• Identify and promptly communicate major mechanical or equipment concerns.
• Assist with coordinating repairs and equipment maintenance to minimize jobsite downtime.
• Safely operate construction equipment as needed for inspections, maintenance, repairs, or jobsite support.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and service information as required.
• Keep work areas, tools, service vehicles, and equipment clean and organized.
• Follow Gregory Construction safety procedures and manufacturer maintenance recommendations.
• Travel to Gregory Construction projects throughout the Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana region as needed.
• Perform additional equipment maintenance and field-support responsibilities as assigned.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience servicing, maintaining, or repairing heavy construction equipment.
• Experience working with construction, earthmoving, excavation, or similar heavy equipment strongly preferred.
• Basic experience operating various types of construction equipment is required.
• Working knowledge of preventative maintenance and basic mechanical troubleshooting.
• Ability to recognize mechanical issues and determine when additional repair support is needed.
• Experience working in a construction or field environment preferred.

Job Requirements

• Must be based in or willing to work primarily from the Louisville, Kentucky area.
• Willing and able to travel to projects throughout Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, and surrounding areas as operational needs require.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work outdoors and around active construction operations.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements associated with equipment maintenance and repair.
• Must successfully complete required pre-employment screenings.

Benefits & Opportunities

This full-time position includes:

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Company-matched 401(k)
• Additional employee benefits and perks
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Opportunities for continued growth within Gregory Construction
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment

At Gregory Construction, our Core Purpose is to honor God, serve others, pursue excellence, and grow profitably. Our team is guided by the values of Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Communication, and Determination.

If you have hands-on heavy equipment maintenance experience and are interested in supporting major construction projects throughout the Midwest, we encourage you to apply.