Diesel Mechanic – Heavy Equipment & Electrical Diagnostics

Zohorecruit; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Life insurance

Development opportunities

Job summary

Tri-State Tree Service in Pensacola, FL is seeking a skilled Diesel Mechanic to maintain and repair our fleet of heavy equipment, including bucket trucks, chippers, stump grinders, and other diesel machinery. This hands-on role supports daily operations in our well-equipped shop, ensuring safety, performance, and compliance.

You will diagnose engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems, perform preventive maintenance, and assist with field repairs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with heavy equipment or diesel vehicles.
• Deep knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
• Skilled in using diagnostic software and tools.
• Valid driver’s license and clean MVR.
• Ability to read schematics and technical documents.
• Strong diagnostic and repair problem-solving.
• Experience using power and hand tools.
• Detail-oriented with high-quality standards.
• Effective communicator with crews and managers.
• Proficient with computer-based diagnostics and logs.
• Physically able to lift heavy items and work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair diesel engines, transmissions, brakes, and hydraulics.
• Perform preventive maintenance and emergency field repairs.
• Run diagnostic tests and verify repairs through test drives.
• Ensure equipment meets performance and safety standards.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems and use diagnostic software.
• Service aerial lifts, chippers, stump grinders.
• Execute major repairs: engine rebuilds, transmission overhauls, hydraulics.
• Conduct DOT inspections and maintain compliance.
• Maintain service records and manage parts inventory.
• Order/install parts and maintain organized workspaces.
• Collaborate with crews on equipment performance and upgrades.

Skills

Diesel engines

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Diagnostic software

Reading schematics

Tools & diagnostics

Driver's license

Strong communication

Field repairs

Problem solving

Education

Vocational diesel mechanic training

ASE certification

Tools

Diagnostic software

Job description

Tri-State Tree Service in Pensacola, FL is seeking a skilled Diesel Mechanic to maintain and repair our fleet of heavy equipment, including bucket trucks, chippers, stump grinders, and other diesel machinery. This hands-on role supports daily operations in our well-equipped shop, ensuring safety, performance, and compliance.

You will diagnose engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems, perform preventive maintenance, and assist with field repairs.