Field Mechanic

The Opportunity

What You’ll Do

What You’ll Bring

Project, Pay & Work Schedule

• Primary work location: Stapleton, Nebraska, supporting the R-Project. This is a site-based travelling role requiring attendance at the project during scheduled work rotations.
• Project work areas: The R-Project extends from near Sutherland through the Stapleton and Thedford areas and east into Holt County, Nebraska. Work assignments may move between project yards and active construction areas as the project progresses.
• Rotation: Four weeks on, followed by one week off.
• Working schedule: Six days per week, working 12-hour days during the scheduled rotation.
• Pay: Hourly, with overtime after 40 hours worked per week.
• Per diem: $200 USD per day.
• Travel arrangements: The company pays for one initial trip to the project and one final trip home at the end of the project assignment. All other travel and living-away expenses, including trips home between rotations, are covered through the per diem and are not separately reimbursed.
• Anticipated project duration: Approximately three years.
• The range shown is the expected base pay range for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on role requirements, experience, qualifications, work location, applicable project/site requirements, internal equity, and any applicable collective agreement or union requirements.
• This range does not include overtime, premiums, per diem / LOA, bonuses, benefits, or other forms of compensation unless specifically stated in the job posting.
• Base Pay Range
• $44 — $48 USD
• Forbes Bros. Group of Companies and its affiliated entities are committed to providing a respectful and accessible recruitment process.
• Employment is subject to the requirements of the applicable role, location, project, and employing entity. Depending on the position, this may include verification of work authorization, background screening, driver abstract, drug and alcohol screening, credential verification, client/site access requirements, and other pre-employment conditions permitted by applicable law.
• Applicants who require accommodation during the recruitment process are encouraged to contact the recruitment team.

Requirements

• At least three years of progressive experience maintaining and repairing fleet vehicles, heavy equipment, or specialized construction assets.
• Demonstrated ability to independently diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Experience working with mixed fleets, including trucks, trailers, off-road equipment, and support assets.
• Ability to interpret service manuals, wiring diagrams, schematics, and diagnostic results.
• A strong understanding of safety, inspection, and documentation requirements in safety-sensitive environments.
• A valid driver’s license and a motor vehicle record that meets FB Timberline’s Fleet Policy requirements. A commercial driver’s license (CDL) is an asset.