Field Road Mechanic

United Utility Services; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA/FSA options

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Company holidays

Short/long-term disability

Job summary

United Utility Services in Amarillo, TX is hiring a Fleet Road Mechanic to maintain and repair our fleet at field sites. You will perform routine maintenance, diagnose issues, and travel regularly to remote sites to keep vehicles in safe, efficient condition.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, vocational auto repair training, and at least three years of heavy equipment experience. This is a physically demanding, outdoor role with possible shift work, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Vocational/technical auto repair training with 3+ years in heavy equipment.
• Familiarity with PC/email preferred.
• Demonstrated ethical behavior, integrity and trust.
• Knowledge of United Utility processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain vehicles at field sites, including trucks, cars, heavy equipment and trailers.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance (oil changes, tune-ups).
• Test specific parts/systems to ensure proper function.
• Identify mechanical problems visually or with diagnostics.
• Repair or replace malfunctioning parts and systems (brakes, belts, pumps, transmissions).
• Diagnose hydraulic and diesel issues and plan repairs to meet operations.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

About Us

Welcome to United Utility Services, a dynamic player in the electric utility industry. As a trailblazer, we provide comprehensive and innovative offerings that bolster power infrastructure investments across the U.S. We proudly serve as the parent company to industry‑leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects. Our Core Values are clear and simple: Safety, Quality, Integrity, and Professionalism. At United Utility Services, we craft power delivery solutions – built safe, engineered smart, and driven by what customers demand, fueling communities with reliable energy. We are the best‑in‑class, trusted partner delivering customer‑centric Power Delivery Construction and Engineering solutions.

Location: Amarillo, TX

Salary range: $30-$36/hour. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options where applicable
• 401(k) with company match
• paid time off
• company‑paid holidays
• short and long‑term disability

About The Role

A Fleet Road Mechanic maintains the company fleet vehicles, at field sites, in good running order to include repairs and preventative maintenance. Must travel on a regular basis to field sites to perform maintenance work.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain vehicles, which may include a company's fleet of cars, trucks, heavy equipment, tractor/trailers, and other motor vehicles at field sites, traveling extensively to sites that may be a good distance from each other.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance including oil changes and tune‑ups.
• Perform tests on specific parts and systems to ensure proper function.
• Identify mechanical problems either visually or with computer diagnostic equipment.
• Examine critical parts and systems using a standard checklist.
• Repair or replace malfunctioning parts and systems such as brake pads, belts, water pumps, transmissions, and other mechanical parts.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic and diesel issues on units.
• Plan and establish timetable to complete repairs and maintenance. Notify Fleet Manager and others of repair schedule, prioritizing repairs as needed to meet operational requirements.
• Order parts as needed for repairs.
• Visit job sites on short notice to inspect vehicles, perform preventative maintenance, and repairs.
• Test drives vehicle to confirm safe and proper operation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications

• An ideal candidate will have a High School diploma or GED.
• Must have completed a Vocational/technical school program or apprenticeship in auto repair or related field required and have three years of experience working as a mechanic with heavy equipment.
• Familiarity with personal computer and email preferred.
• Proven ability to demonstrate a high level of ethical behavior, integrity and trust.
• Knowledge of United Utility processes and procedures and utilization of developed tools to most effectively manage work is essential.
• Must actively demonstrate the United Utility company values and support the United Utility Ethics and Standards.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a working knowledge of United Utility and client technical manuals and procedures; to pass United Utility and client specific training and qualifications as required; to work overtime, to include shift work, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Key Info

This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, twisting, reaching above shoulder level, working in tight spaces. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind for 10‑hour workdays, with breaks. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to don the appropriate personal protective equipment while traversing an industrial environment requiring various degrees of protection. Will be required to travel on a regular basis to field sites to perform mechanical duties.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Visual Acuity, balancing, stooping, reaching, walking, manual dexterity, grasping, feeling, hearing, talking.
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time.
• Ability to read complex documents in the English language.
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions.
• Ability to write complex documents in the English language.
• Capacity to express thoughts orally
• Ability to think strategically and develop plans for growth.
• Ability to use a computer for long periods of time.
• Ability to walk job site.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds frequently and 100 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to squeeze tools to 80lbs of force.
• Ability to climb in/out of a bucket truck.

Application Deadline

This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) calendar days. The Company reserves the right to extend or close the posting based on business needs and applicable policy requirements.

Important Information

Applicants may be asked: “Are you currently employed by the Company?” For standard external opportunities, this question is used for applicant classification, reporting, and workforce analytics purposes only.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third‑party recruiters or staffing firms. Resumes submitted without a signed, written agreement with the Company and outside the approved HR/Recruiter process will not be reviewed or considered, and the Company will not be responsible for any associated fees.

Accessibility

Email: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.