Field Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Travel & Diagnostics

Thelin Recycling Co.; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 68,770,000 - 103,155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K match

Paid PTO

Job summary

Austin Wood Recycling in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic – Field Service to diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy equipment in the field and shop. You will travel to job sites, operate a service truck, and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues to keep equipment running safely and efficiently.

The role requires 5+ years of verifiable heavy equipment experience, experience with engines, transmissions, hydraulics, and the use of OEM diagnostic software.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of verifiable heavy equipment mechanic experience.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing engines, transmissions, hydraulics, brakes, and suspensions.
• Experience with Caterpillar, John Deere, Cummins, Mack or similar equipment.
• Ability to use OEM diagnostic software and related tools.
• Own tools and valid driver’s license; willingness to travel and OT.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on heavy equipment.
• Operate a service truck and travel to sites for field repairs.
• Inspect equipment and recommend corrective actions and parts.
• Read manuals and schematics to locate issues.
• Use OEM diagnostic software and follow troubleshooting trees.
• Document work in AMCS and communicate updates to supervisor.
• Follow safety rules, SOPs and regulatory requirements.
• Wear PPE and maintain company property and cleanliness.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Engine & transmission repair

Read schematics

CMMS AMCS usage

Own tools

Valid driver’s license

Travel & OT willingness

Education

No formal degree specified

Tools

JPro

PTT

Davey

Snap-On scanner

John Deere diagnostic software

CAT diagnostic software

AMCS

Job description

Austin Wood Recycling in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic – Field Service to diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy equipment in the field and shop. You will travel to job sites, operate a service truck, and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues to keep equipment running safely and efficiently.

The role requires 5+ years of verifiable heavy equipment experience, experience with engines, transmissions, hydraulics, and the use of OEM diagnostic software.