Field Fleet Mechanic — Diesel & Hydraulic Systems Pro

United Utility Services; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Company‑paid holidays

Short‑term disability

Long‑term disability

Job summary

United Utility Services in Georgia is seeking a Fleet Field Mechanic to maintain, diagnose, and repair fleet vehicles and heavy equipment at field and job sites. The role requires the ability to work independently in the field, perform complex mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and diesel repairs, and travel regularly, including overnight stays, to support crews and outages.

You will document maintenance actions and coordinate with the Fleet Manager to ensure safe return to service and minimal

Qualifications

• Five or more years of field service or heavy equipment repair preferred.
• Technical training in diesel, automotive, hydraulics, or related field preferred.
• Experience servicing utility fleet equipment preferred.
• Class A CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, inspect, diagnose, and repair fleet vehicles and equipment at field locations and job sites.
• Support a diverse fleet including bucket trucks, digger derricks, material handlers, service trucks, and heavy equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance: oil changes, filter services, lubrication, fluid inspections, and manufacturer-recommended services.
• Diagnose and repair diesel engines, hydraulic, electrical, braking, steering, suspension, driveline, PTO, and related systems.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems, including pumps, cylinders, valves, hoses, and PTO-driven systems.
• Troubleshoot 12- and 24-volt electrical systems including starting, charging, wiring, CAN-bus issues.
• Identify unsafe conditions and determine repair/return-to-service status in the field.
• Document maintenance activities in the fleet management system with labor hours, parts, and status.
• Travel to field sites, support storm response, outages, and emergency repairs as required.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Diesel engines

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Diagnostics

Field independence

Travel readiness

Safety mindset

Communication

Tools

OEM diagnostic software

Digital multimeters

Fleet management software

Diagnostic tools

Job description

United Utility Services in Georgia is seeking a Fleet Field Mechanic to maintain, diagnose, and repair fleet vehicles and heavy equipment at field and job sites. The role requires the ability to work independently in the field, perform complex mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and diesel repairs, and travel regularly, including overnight stays, to support crews and outages.

You will document maintenance actions and coordinate with the Fleet Manager to ensure safe return to service and minimal