Diesel Mechanic

4-Horn-Management; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

National Tank & Equipment (NTE), part of the Power Technique division of Atlas Copco, is seeking a Mechanic in Carlsbad, NM. You will inspect, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot rental equipment, working both in shop and in the field to ensure safety and reliability.

You will document findings, coordinate with service and operations teams, and uphold safety standards on-site while developing your technical knowledge of pumps and diesel engines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 2-4 years of diesel mechanic experience in diesel engines, industrial maintenance, automotive repair, heavy equipment, pumps, construction equipment, or related mechanical systems.
• Ability to read equipment information and complete service documentation.
• Must have hands-on field service experience and strong customer service skills.
• Must provide personal tools and demonstrate mechanical aptitude, including the safe use of hand, power, and diagnostic tools.
• Must have a valid driver's license for more than 3 years with a moderately clean driving record; DOT physical required.
• Possess or can obtain and maintain a valid TWIC card.

Responsibilities

• Inspect pumps, engines, tanks, and related rental equipment and document condition.
• Complete assigned preventive maintenance, repairs, and functional checks.
• Use work orders to record labor, parts, findings, and completed work.
• Maintain tools, service vehicles, and work areas in good order.
• Diagnose mechanical, fuel, electrical, and equipment-performance concerns appropriate to the role level.
• Perform field service and communicate findings, repair needs, and equipment status.
• Verify repairs and confirm equipment is safe and ready for service.
• Escalate complex issues and learn from senior mechanics and technical resources.
• Work closely with service, operations, and yard teams to support rental readiness.
• Provide professional, respectful support at customer locations.
• Participate actively in training and skills development.
• Follow PPE, lifting, tool, environmental, driving, and site-safety requirements.
• Stop and report unsafe conditions, equipment damage, spills, or hazards promptly.

Skills

Customer service skills

Field service experience

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

TWIC card (possess or able to obtain)

Tools

Personal tools

Job description

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FullTime Technical Carlsbad, NM, Carlsbad, NM, US 1 Attachments

Job Title: Mechanic

As a Mechanic, your mission is to ensure our rental equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably. You will independently complete routine inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting while supporting shop and field operations. Through hands-on experience and ongoing development, you will continue to build your technical knowledge of pumps, engines, and rental equipment systems.

What You Will Do

Inspection, Maintenance & Repair

• Inspect pumps, engines, tanks, and related rental equipment and document condition.
• Complete assigned preventive maintenance, repairs, and functional checks.
• Use work orders to record labor, parts, findings, and completed work.
• Maintain tools, service vehicles, and work areas in good order.

Troubleshooting & Field Service

• Diagnose mechanical, fuel, electrical, and equipment-performance concerns appropriate to the role level.
• Perform field service and communicate findings, repair needs, and equipment status.
• Verify repairs and confirm equipment is safe and ready for service.
• Escalate complex issues and learn from senior mechanics and technical resources.

Team & Customer Support

• Work closely with service, operations, and yard teams to support rental readiness.
• Provide professional, respectful support at customer locations.
• Participate actively in training and skills development.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow PPE, lifting, tool, environmental, driving, and site-safety requirements.
• Stop and report unsafe conditions, equipment damage, spills, or hazards promptly.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 2-4 years of diesel mechanic experience in diesel engines, industrial maintenance, automotive repair, heavy equipment, pumps, construction equipment, or related mechanical systems.
• Ability to read equipment information and complete service documentation.
• Must have a valid driver's license for more than 3 years with a moderately clean driving record; DOT physical required.
• Possess or can obtain and maintain a valid TWIC card.
• Must have hands-on field service experience and strong customer service skills.
• Must provide personal tools and demonstrate mechanical aptitude, including the safe use of hand, power, and diagnostic tools.

Job Location & Schedule

This position is based at our Carlsbad location and requires local field service travel. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with the possibility of overtime and participation in a rotating on-call schedule.

About the Company

At National Tank & Equipment (NTE), part of the Power Technique division of Atlas Copco, we provide reliable 24/7 rental equipment solutions for demanding industrial operations. Our culture values safety, collaboration, accountability, customer success, and continuous development.