Shop Mechanic
DPR Family of Companies
Shop Mechanic
DPR Family of Companies
Self-performing GC/CM for complex facilities
At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.
As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.
Job Summary:
Performs inspection, maintenance, and light repair of rental equipment within the branch shop and yard to ensure equipment is safe, compliant, and ready for rental. Supports fleet uptime through preventive maintenance, turnaround inspections, and accurate documentation. Escalates identified repair needs to Service and Repair Mechanics in a timely manner. Works primarily from the shop location and may assist field service activities based on business needs. Maintains adherence to safety, environmental, and operational standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Performs washing, inspection and light repair of returned rental equipment to determine readiness for the next rental cycle and restore equipment to ready-for-rental condition.
Executes preventive maintenance activities including lubrication, inspections, adjustments, and wear-part replacement in accordance with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) recommendations.
Diagnoses basic mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, diesel, and small-engine issues and escalates complex repairs to Service and Repair or Heavy Diesel Mechanics as required.
Documents inspections, maintenance, and repairs accurately within company work order systems to support fleet health tracking and compliance.
Maintains organized shop, yard, and warehouse areas, including equipment washing and staging of equipment based on readiness status.
Adheres to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and OES Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) policies, including required personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe shop practices.
Supports inventory management by maintaining commonly used parts, fluids, and supplies to reduce equipment downtime.
Education Qualifications:
High School diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
Work Experience:
1–3 years of experience in equipment maintenance, mechanical repair, or related field required.
Certifications and Licenses:
Valid driver’s license required.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour General Industry certification within 3 months of hire required.
DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.
Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.
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Self-performing GC/CM for complex facilities
DPR Construction is a general contractor and construction manager that handles technically complex, sustainable builds in advanced technology/mission-critical facilities, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets, using a self-performing model with work from large new construction to small tenant improvements. It delivers services through self-performed trades and professional project management, coordinating design, procurement and on-site execution to complete projects on time and to spec. DPR differentiates itself with its self-performing capability, a track record of demanding projects across multiple sectors, a commitment to sustainability, and a nationwide/global footprint, plus recognition as a top employer. Its mission is 'We Exist to Build Great Things' and its goal is to deliver high-quality, reliable construction outcomes for mission-critical and complex facilities.
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