Field Service Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Austin Wood Recycling / Thelin Recycling Co.; Nevada (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K match

Paid PTO

Educational assistance

Job summary

Austin Wood Recycling is seeking a qualified Heavy Equipment Mechanic – Field Service to diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy machinery in the field and shop. The role travels to job sites, operates a service truck, and troubleshoots mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues to keep equipment running safely.

You will work with Caterpillar, John Deere, Cummins, and Mack equipment, use OEM diagnostic software, AMCS, and common scanners.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of verifiable heavy equipment mechanic experience (field and/or shop).
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing engines, transmissions, hydraulics, brakes, and suspensions.
• Experience with equipment/engines such as Caterpillar, John Deere, Cummins, Mack (or comparable combinations).
• Ability to use OEM diagnostic software (John Deere, CAT, Cummins).
• Strong computer skills; ability to use maintenance management software (AMCS).
• Willingness to work in both field and shop environments, on any fleet equipment as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on heavy equipment (including loaders, excavators, grinders, and support equipment).
• Operate a service truck and travel to AWR sites and job locations to complete field repairs.
• Inspect equipment to identify additional issues; recommend corrective actions and needed parts.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, lubrication charts, parts diagrams, and electrical/hydraulic schematics.
• Use OEM diagnostic software and follow diagnostic troubleshooting trees to identify root causes.
• Document work and updates using maintenance management software (AMCS) and communicate job status to the supervisor.
• Follow AWR safety rules, SOPs, and regulatory/manufacturer requirements.
• Always Wear PPE (safety toe boots/shoes, vest, hard hat, gloves).
• Report all accidents, injuries, and near-misses immediately, regardless of severity.
• Maintain company property, service truck condition, and work area cleanliness.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

5+ years heavy equipment mechanic

Troubleshooting engines/transmissions

Hydraulics and suspensions

Equipment brands knowledge (Caterillar

Own tools

Valid driver's license

Willing to travel/overtime

Tools

AMCS

JPro

PTT

Davey

Snap-On scanner

Job description

Austin Wood Recycling is seeking a qualified Heavy Equipment Mechanic – Field Service to diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy machinery in the field and shop. The role travels to job sites, operates a service truck, and troubleshoots mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues to keep equipment running safely.

You will work with Caterpillar, John Deere, Cummins, and Mack equipment, use OEM diagnostic software, AMCS, and common scanners.