Field & Shop Heavy Truck Mechanic

Living Earth - Houston, TX; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Living Earth seeks a skilled Truck Mechanic to maintain, diagnose, and repair heavy trucks and mobile equipment across mulch, soil, composting, and material-handling operations. The role includes shop-based and field repairs at multiple sites to minimize downtime and ensure safe, reliable operation.

Responsibilities cover electrical, DEF, hydraulic, and engine systems, with welding and light fabrication as needed. CDL-A required; strong problem-solving and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience as a heavy equipment or diesel mechanic
• Experience repairing trucks, mobile equipment, or production equipment in industrial environments preferred
• CDL-A license required for operation of service truck
• Must have own tools suitable for heavy equipment repair
• Strong problem-solving skills and urgency in minimizing downtime

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair heavy trucks, trailers, grinders, loaders, excavators, screens, conveyors, and other equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance and safety inspections to reduce downtime and extend equipment life
• Troubleshoot electrical, ECM, DEF, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, brake, steering, suspension, and engine systems
• Conduct shop-based and field repairs at multiple Living Earth locations, including road calls
• Read service manuals, wiring diagrams, and schematics to identify issues and complete repairs
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, parts usage, and documentation; communicate with operators and vendors

Skills

Electrical systems

DEF systems

Hydraulic diagnostics

Welding & fabrication

Troubleshooting

Tools

Service manuals

Wiring diagrams

Job description

Living Earth seeks a skilled Truck Mechanic to maintain, diagnose, and repair heavy trucks and mobile equipment across mulch, soil, composting, and material-handling operations. The role includes shop-based and field repairs at multiple sites to minimize downtime and ensure safe, reliable operation.

Responsibilities cover electrical, DEF, hydraulic, and engine systems, with welding and light fabrication as needed. CDL-A required; strong problem-solving and documentation skills are essential.