Field Service Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Thelin Recycling Company Lp; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Candidates should have 5+ years of verifiable heavy equipment experience, strong diagnostic skills with OEM software, and the ability to read manuals and

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).
• Ability to use OEM diagnostic software (John Deere, CAT, Cummins).
• Able to use diagnostics software such as JPro, PTT, Davey, and Snap-On scanner.
• Strong computer skills; use of maintenance management software (AMCS).
• Strong electrical knowledge is a plus.
• Advanced mechanical skills; rebuild skills are a plus.
• Must have own tools.
• Willingness to travel and occasional overnight stay.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on heavy equipment in field and shop.
• Operate service truck and travel to job locations to complete field repairs.
• Inspect equipment and recommend corrective actions and parts.
• Read manuals, lubrication charts, diagrams, and schematics.
• Use diagnostic software and follow troubleshooting trees to identify root causes.
• Document work and updates using AMCS; communicate status to supervisor.
• Follow safety rules, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide overtime and weekend coverage as needed.

Skills

5+ years heavy equipment experience

Troubleshooting and repairing engines

Troubleshooting transmissions

Troubleshooting hydraulics

Troubleshooting brakes and suspensions

AMCS maintenance software

Electrical knowledge

Rebuild skills

Own tools

Willingness to travel overnight

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Tools

Caterpillar

John Deere

Cummins

Mack

OEM diagnostic software (John Deere, CAT, Cummins)

JPro

PTT

Davey

Snap-On scanner

AMCS diagnostic/maintenance software

Job description

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

Candidates should have 5+ years of verifiable heavy equipment experience, strong diagnostic skills with OEM software, and the ability to read manuals and