Diesel Equipment Technician I — Entry Level

HOLT Group; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

HOLT Group in Austin, TX is seeking an entry-level Shop Service Technician 1 to perform basic inspections, diagnoses, and repairs on diesel-powered heavy equipment. You will work as part of a team following established procedures to meet customer needs and department goals.

This role requires learning to read schematics, operate tools and equipment safely, and complete repair documents. Prior diesel-industry exposure is preferred; high school diploma or a diesel technology program is desirable;

Qualifications

• One or more years of diesel-powered heavy equipment repair experience preferred.
• Ability to read/use schematics and diagrams experience is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Graduation from a diesel technology program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Disassembles and assembles machine components per manufacturer specifications using hand tools, pneumatic tools, and any specialized tooling.
• Assists in rebuilding, repairing, reconditioning, and maintaining equipment and components.
• Demonstrates good customer relations and supports; communicates customer needs to shop management.
• Learns how to plan equipment and component repairs and how to complete parts orders.
• Maintains all equipment and work areas in clean, orderly condition; completes repair documents timely.
• Works overtime as required by workload and customers' needs and adheres to safety policies.

Skills

Diesel repair

Schematics reading

Forklift operation

Overhead crane

Electrical systems

Hand tools

Pneumatic tools

Reading/writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Diesel technology program

Tools

Computer software

Electronic systems

Diagnostics tools

Job description

HOLT Group in Austin, TX is seeking an entry-level Shop Service Technician 1 to perform basic inspections, diagnoses, and repairs on diesel-powered heavy equipment. You will work as part of a team following established procedures to meet customer needs and department goals.

This role requires learning to read schematics, operate tools and equipment safely, and complete repair documents. Prior diesel-industry exposure is preferred; high school diploma or a diesel technology program is desirable;