Diesel Mechanic

Website Maintained by 4-Horn Investments LP; Louisiana; Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

National Tank & Equipment (NTE), a part of Atlas Copco's Power Technique division, is seeking a hands-on Mechanic based in Frierson, LA. You will inspect, maintain, repair diesel engines and pumps, document service when traveling to customer sites, and uphold safety standards.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of diesel mechanic experience, a valid driver’s license, DOT physical, and the ability to read equipment info and complete service docs. Local travel required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-4 years of diesel mechanic experience in diesel engines, industrial maintenance, heavy equipment, or related systems.
• 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.
• Ability to read equipment information and complete service documentation.
• Hands-on field service experience and strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect pumps, engines, tanks, and related rental equipment; document condition.
• Complete 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.
• Perform field service and communicate findings, repair needs, and equipment status.
• Verify repairs and ensure equipment is safe and ready for service.
• Escalate complex issues and learn from senior mechanics and technical resources.
• Work with service, operations, and yard teams to support rental readiness.
• Provide professional, respectful support at customer locations.
• Participate actively in training and skills development.

Skills

Diesel engine maintenance

Field service

Customer service

Safety compliance

Diagnostic tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

TWIC card

DOT physical

Diagnostic tools

Job description

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FullTime Technical Frierson, LA, US

Job Title: Mechanic

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 Frierson 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.