Heavy Equipment Mechanic in Augusta, Georgia at Augusta Industrial Services

Augusta Industrial Services, Inc. – Augusta, GA

Full-Time | Hourly, Nonexempt | $25.00–$28.00/hour

Why AIS?

Build Your Career. Own Your Work. Share in Our Success.

Augusta Industrial Services, Inc. (AIS) isn't your typical service company. We're a growing industrial services company supporting industrial, civil, and nuclear operations, and our mechanics work on a diverse fleet of vehicles and specialized equipment that keeps those operations moving.

More importantly, AIS is an employee-owned company through our ESOP. Our employees aren't just working for the company—they have an ownership stake in its success. When AIS grows, our employee owners have the opportunity to share in that growth.

For a mechanic, that means your work has a direct impact. Keeping equipment running, reducing downtime, solving difficult problems, and getting operations back to work all contribute to the success of a company you help own.

We also believe good mechanics should have somewhere to grow. AIS offers a defined mechanic career path with opportunities to advance from preventive maintenance and diagnostics into CDL/diesel, heavy-equipment, and advanced/master mechanic work as skills and capabilities develop, and need is available.

Our culture is built around four core values:

Honesty & Integrity | Team Player | Urgency | We Own It!

And above everything else:

We work safely or not at all.

If you take pride in figuring out difficult problems, show up for your team, and believe in taking ownership of your work, AIS may be the place to build your career.

Estimated Earnings

• $75,400–$83,980+ estimated annual earnings
• $25.00–$28.00 hourly base rate, based on experience and demonstrated skill
• Current workload averages approximately 50 hours per week
• Overtime paid for hours worked over 40 in a workweek
• $75 weekly on-call pay when scheduled
• Additional overtime when called out
• Quarterly profit-sharing bonus opportunities

Job Type

• Full-time
• Hourly, nonexempt

Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• Average approximately 50 hours per week based on current operational needs
• Overtime
• On-call rotation approximately 4 times per month
• Weekends as needed

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) matching plan
• Quarterly profit-sharing bonus opportunities
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Company-provided uniforms
• Opportunities for advancement and continued technical development

As a Diagnostic Mechanic, you'll help keep AIS vehicles and equipment safe, reliable, and ready for operations.

Responsibilities include:

• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and equipment failures
• Troubleshoot problems using diagnostic equipment, schematics, service manuals, and hands-on experience
• Repair and maintain diesel and gasoline-powered vehicles and equipment
• Diagnose electrical, brake, cooling, driveline, hydraulic, and related systems
• Identify root causes of recurring equipment failures
• Perform preventive maintenance and identify potential failures before they result in downtime
• Use diagnostic and maintenance software to troubleshoot and document repairs
• Inspect vehicles and equipment for safety and mechanical concerns
• Maintain accurate repair and maintenance records
• Assist with field or roadside repairs when needed
• Work with mechanics and operations personnel to return equipment to service efficiently
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment

What We're Looking For

Someone who understands that good diagnostic work is more than replacing parts. You should be able to recognize when something isn't right, systematically troubleshoot the problem, and follow it through to resolution.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Professional mechanic or equipment repair experience
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting ability
• Experience with diesel and/or gasoline engines
• Mechanical and electrical repair knowledge
• Ability to use diagnostic tools and equipment
• Ability to read service manuals, diagrams, and schematics
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Valid driver's license
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic
• Commitment to safe work practices

Industrial, fleet, heavy-equipment, diesel, or industrial-cleaning equipment experience is a plus.

This is a hands-on mechanic position. Candidates must be able to:

• Stand, walk, bend, crouch, climb, and work around equipment for extended periods
• Lift approximately 50–75 pounds when necessary
• Work in shop and outdoor environments
• Work around elevated noise levels
• Safely use required personal protective equipment
• Work extended shifts and overtime when operations require it