Field Heavy Equipment Technician - On-Call & Travel Ready

Randstad USA; Elgin (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA seeks a Field Heavy Equipment Technician to perform autonomous diagnostics, maintenance, and emergency repairs on heavy construction and road paving equipment in Texas. The role favors candidates with farmhand or agricultural backgrounds who thrive in tough, outdoor conditions.

You will work both in the field and in shop settings, travel up to 150 miles, handle on-call duties, and overtime. A valid license and 5+ years' hands-on experience with CAT, Komatsu, John Deere-equipment are

Qualifications

• 5+ years servicing heavy construction, road paving, agricultural, or industrial equipment.
• Experience with CAT, Komatsu, John Deere equipment preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and patch-remediation skills.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs and work outdoors in all weather.
• Valid driver's license and own basic tools; willing to overtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical troubleshooting on construction, asphalt, and concrete equipment.
• Field repairs and diagnostics; log work orders and parts requests.
• Service high-pressure hydraulics and diesel engines; perform field welding as needed.
• Manage on-call duties and travel within a 150-mile radius; document service reports.

Skills

Field diagnostics

Heavy equipment repair

Electrical troubleshooting

Welding

Safety conscious

Education

No Degree Required

Tools

Voltmeters

Hydraulic schematics

Diesel engines

Pneumatic tools

Electrical diagnostics

Job description

Randstad USA seeks a Field Heavy Equipment Technician to perform autonomous diagnostics, maintenance, and emergency repairs on heavy construction and road paving equipment in Texas. The role favors candidates with farmhand or agricultural backgrounds who thrive in tough, outdoor conditions.

You will work both in the field and in shop settings, travel up to 150 miles, handle on-call duties, and overtime. A valid license and 5+ years' hands-on experience with CAT, Komatsu, John Deere-equipment are