Field Service Technician – Welding, Hydraulics & Diesel

Mid Cal Labor; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid Cal Labor seeks an experienced diesel/hydraulics technician to service customers and install/repair equipment. You will work with the Service Supervisor to plan travel, diagnose malfunctions, and perform repairs or replacements to keep machines operating reliably.

The role emphasizes field service, on-site installations, and ongoing training, with opportunities to train junior technicians and potentially supervise teams on large projects.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Valid driver's license and a good driving record.
• Must be DOT certifiable. (Must be 21 years of age to be DOT certified).
• Must pass the FSM pass the AWSD14 Welding Test.

Responsibilities

• Consult with Service Supervisor to plan effective work and travel schedule, giving priority to customer need, considering location of machine and availability of parts.
• Diagnose malfunctions.
• Make repairs and/or replace worn and defective parts.
• Install new assemblies, adjust devices and controls to correct malfunctions and to keep machines in operating condition.
• Arrange for facilities to perform repair work (usually on customer premises).
• Inspect, operate, and test machines on initial delivery.
• At specified inspection intervals and on completion of any repair work to ensure proper functioning of equipment and its components.
• Reports to Service Supervisor.
• Increase technical skills through attendance at company-sponsored vocational schools, annual training meeting, and reading of technical literature.
• Maintain a neat, personal appearance and keep the service truck in a clean, polished, and orderly condition.
• Experienced or advanced servicemen will be expected to train new servicemen or to supervise a team of servicemen in the assembling or servicing of large units or in a joint effort on large repair jobs.
• On occasion will stay overnight at out-of-town locations.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Valid driver’s license

DOT certification

Welding test (FSM AWSD14)

Education

Vocational or formal schooling in hydraulics and diesel repair

3 years on-the-job diesel mechanics/hydraulics

Related schooling may substitute experience

Job description

Mid Cal Labor seeks an experienced diesel/hydraulics technician to service customers and install/repair equipment. You will work with the Service Supervisor to plan travel, diagnose malfunctions, and perform repairs or replacements to keep machines operating reliably.

The role emphasizes field service, on-site installations, and ongoing training, with opportunities to train junior technicians and potentially supervise teams on large projects.