Traveling Maintenance Mechanic

Job overview

The Traveling Maintenance Mechanic role is onsite at industrial plants and oilfields across Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi; the listing location is Shreveport, LA. Compensation is $30–$45 per hour. B&D Contracting seeks mechanics to support safe, reliable operation of industrial and oilfield equipment. The mechanic inspects, diagnoses, repairs, and maintains machinery and related systems, including engines, pumps, compressors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and pressure-control equipment. Preventive and corrective maintenance, safe equipment servicing, and accurate maintenance records help keep assigned equipment operational.

What you'll do

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on machinery, engines, pumps, compressors, and mechanical systems
• inspect for wear, leaks, vibration, overheating, and unsafe conditions
• diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, pressure-control, and basic electrical issues within qualifications
• repair or replace components
• service and test equipment under approved safeguards
• document inspections and repairs
• follow isolation, lockout/tagout, and site safety procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

traveling maintenance mechanic

shreveport la

louisiana

texas

mississippi

b&d contracting

industrial maintenance

oilfield equipment

gas and diesel engines

pumps and compressors

hydraulic systems

pneumatic systems

pressure control equipment

$30–$45/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires at least three years of related mechanical maintenance experience. Assignments may include overtime, shift work, weekends, travel, shutdowns, or callouts based on client needs.

About the employer

B&D Contracting is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Specialty Trade Contractors. Sector: 23.