Heavy Duty Journeyman – Field Technician

At Volker Stevin, our employees are key to the success of every project, contributing to the legacy we build within the communities we serve. If you’re ready to take on a challenging, hands-on role where safety, teamwork, and growth are paramount, we encourage you to join our dynamic team. Together, we’ll continue to set the standard for excellence in construction.

The Heavy-Duty Journeyman – Field Technician is responsible for diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing mechanical and electrical systems on road construction equipment and light fleet trucks. The role focuses on ensuring equipment operates safely and efficiently by reducing downtime and minimizing repair costs. This includes conducting thorough inspections, identifying and resolving issues, and performing preventative maintenance to maximize equipment performance and reliability.

How You’ll Add Value

• Actively contribute to Volker Stevin Highway’s safety culture, promoting a safe productive work environment
• Perform routine servicing tasks, including fluid changes, brake replacements, hydraulic hose replacements, and similar maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and efficiency
• Conduct maintenance and repair tasks on on-road vehicles, including light and heavy-duty fleet trucks, ensuring they meet safety and operational standards
• Diagnose, service, and repair mechanical and computer electronic controls, air brake systems, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic and electrical circuits efficiently
• Inspect, repair, and adjust gasoline, propane, and diesel-powered units
• Conduct routine maintenance checks, including fluid levels, hoses, belts, brakes, tires, and clutches
• Maintain accurate service logs, maintenance records, work orders, and timesheets
• Keep tools, equipment, and work areas clean, organized, and functional
• Ensure fleet equipment repairs are completed promptly to minimize downtime
• Identify, order, and manage required parts and supplies following company processes
• Perform basic welding repairs, oxy / acetylene torch cutting, and minor fabrication tasks
• Use equipment like overhead cranes, mobile cranes, and forklifts to support repair tasks
• Assist with mentoring apprentices and junior technicians
• Work independently in shop or field environments and adapt to new methods, materials, and processes with supervisor approval

The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following :

Qualifications & Experience

How We Make It Count

The Volker Stevin Advantage

Our Commitment to You

Connecting People with Progress

Safety Isn’t Just a Priority—It’s a Value. Safety is woven into the fabric of who we are and how we operate. It’s not a box we check off; it’s a commitment that guides every decision we make, every process we implement, and every project we undertake. Because at the end of the day, when we say safety is a value, we mean it’s a promise we make to our people, families, and the communities we serve.

True to Our Word, True to Our People. Our culture is grounded in humility and authenticity, with a deep commitment to family. We believe in supporting each other, no matter the role or title. When we say we care, we mean it—our actions match our words. Everyone is empowered, valued, and respected, because being ‘true to our word’ means being ‘true to our people.’

Interesting Projects and Skill-Building Work. Volker Stevin is known for its ability to take on complex projects of all sizes, from large-scale infrastructure builds to specialized niche developments to highway maintenance and more. This diversity in project scope and complexity means that our employees have access to new opportunities across our family of companies that challenge them to think creatively and develop new skills.

Note : Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Testing will be required.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. While we carefully review all submissions, only those whose qualifications closely align with the role will be contacted.