Bilingual Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic

Austin Wood Recycling; Nevada (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401K with company match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Education assistance

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Job summary

Austin Wood Recycling is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic – Field Service to diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy equipment in the field and shop. You will travel to job sites, operate a service truck, and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues to keep equipment running safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, reading manuals and schematics, using OEM diagnostics, and documenting progress in AMCS.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of verifiable heavy equipment mechanic experience (field and/or shop).
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing engines, transmissions, hydraulics, brakes, and suspensions.
• Experience with equipment/engines such as Caterpillar, John Deere, Cummins, Mack (or comparable combinations).
• Ability to use OEM diagnostic software (John Deere, CAT, Cummins).
• Able to use software for diagnostics, A-plus for JPro, PTT, Davey, and Snap-On scanner.
• Strong computer skills; ability to use maintenance management software (AMCS). Strong electrical knowledge is a plus.
• Advanced mechanical skills are required and expected. Rebuild skills are a plus.
• Must have own tools.
• Valid driver’s license and clear driving record required.
• Willingness to work in both field and shop environments, on any fleet equipment as assigned.
• Willingness to work overtime (normal schedule requires OT) and provide Saturday emergency coverage as needed.
• Willingness to travel and occasionally stay overnight out of town.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on heavy equipment (including loaders, excavators, grinders, and support equipment).
• Operate a service truck and travel to AWR sites and job locations to complete field repairs.
• Inspect equipment to identify additional issues; recommend corrective actions and needed parts.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, lubrication charts, parts diagrams, and electrical/hydraulic schematics.
• Use OEM diagnostic software and follow diagnostic troubleshooting trees to identify root causes.
• Document work and updates using maintenance management software (AMCS) and communicate job status to the supervisor.
• Follow AWR safety rules, SOPs, and regulatory/manufacturer requirements.
• Always Wear PPE (safety toe boots/shoes, vest, hard hat, gloves).
• Report all accidents, injuries, and near-misses immediately, regardless of severity.
• Maintain company property, service truck condition, and work area cleanliness.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Engine troubleshooting

Hydraulics

Brakes

Suspensions

OEM diagnostic software

AMCS maintenance software

JPro/PTT/Davey/Snap-On

Electrical knowledge

Tools ownership

Overtime readiness

Travel readiness

Tools

John Deere diagnostics

CAT diagnostics

Cummins diagnostics

Job description

Austin Wood Recycling is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic – Field Service to diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy equipment in the field and shop. You will travel to job sites, operate a service truck, and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues to keep equipment running safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, reading manuals and schematics, using OEM diagnostics, and documenting progress in AMCS.