Heavy Equipment Diesel Systems Technician

Clean Harbors; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Career growth opportunities

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Clean Harbors Deer Park is seeking a seasoned Facility Maintenance Repair I (Truck Shop Equipment Mechanic) to ensure uptime for heavy equipment. You’ll work a four 12-hour day cycle per the CBA, perform diagnostics, repairs, and tests on mobile and heavy equipment, and verify performance to manufacturer specs.

The role requires hydraulics expertise, diesel and engine knowledge, EPA 609 certification, and a valid driver’s license. Competitive pay accompanies strong safety emphasis and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Passage of the Bennett Mechanical Comprehension Test (required).
• 3+ years maintaining and repairing heavy industrial and mobile equipment in a plant environment.
• Hands-on hydraulics troubleshooting and repair expertise.
• Read schematics and diagnose mechanical systems throughout the plant.
• Experience with Caterpillar and/or Kubota engines (certs/education preferred).
• Proficient with a cutting torch (propylene) for metal cutting and demolition.
• Servicing vehicle/mobile air conditioning systems.
• Air Conditioning Certification (EPA Section 609) or equivalent experience (required).
• Diesel Repair Certification or equivalent experience (required).
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead with safety—comply with all safe work practices, policies, and procedures.
• Perform preventive maintenance; diagnose faults; disassemble, repair, and reassemble components on heavy industrial and mobile equipment.
• Use computerized instrumentation to run diagnostics and execute/close out work orders.
• Functionally test equipment post-repair to verify performance and manufacturer compliance.
• Pitch in with additional tasks as assigned to support shop and site operations.

Skills

Hydraulics troubleshooting

Diagnostics

Reading schematics

Caterpillar engines

Kubota engines

Torch cutting

Air conditioning service

EPA 609

Diesel repair

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Caterpillar engines

Kubota engines

Cutting torch

Vehicle/mobile AC systems

Job description

Own the uptime in our Deer Park truck shopPicture this: you arrive at Clean Harbors Deer Park, gear up, and kick off a 12-hour shift in a shop that lives and breathes safety. You open your work orders, run diagnostics with computer instrumentation, and dive into troubleshooting—hydraulic leaks, stubborn valves, a Caterpillar engine that needs attention, or an A/C system service. After repairs, you test every system against manufacturer specs, button things up, and get critical mobile equipment back to work. That’s a day in the life of our Facility Maintenance Repair I (Truck Shop Equipment Mechanic)—the diesel expert who keeps operations moving.Role snapshotTitle: Facility Maintenance Repair I (Truck Shop Equipment Mechanic)Location: Clean Harbors Deer ParkUnion: Covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Work schedule, hourly pay, and testing requirements follow the contract.Schedule (per CBA): Four 12-hour day shifts, four days off (on-call), four 12-hour day shifts, four days off (off-call).Hourly wage (per CBA): $37.82/hour. Overtime and additional earning opportunities per CBA.What you’ll tackleLead with safety—comply with all safe work practices, policies, and procedures. Health & Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5.Perform preventive maintenance; diagnose faults; disassemble, repair, and reassemble components on heavy industrial and mobile equipment.Use computerized instrumentation to run diagnostics and execute/close out work orders.Functionally test equipment post-repair to verify performance and manufacturer compliance.Pitch in with additional tasks as assigned to support shop and site operations.What you bringHigh School Diploma or equivalent.Passage of the Bennett Mechanical Comprehension Test (required).3+ years maintaining and repairing heavy industrial and mobile equipment in a plant environment.Hands-on hydraulics troubleshooting and repair expertise.Ability to read schematics and diagnose mechanical systems throughout the plant.Experience with Caterpillar and/or Kubota engines (certs/education preferred).Proficient with a cutting torch (propylene) for metal cutting and demolition.Skilled in servicing vehicle/mobile air conditioning systems.Air Conditioning Certification (EPA Section 609) or equivalent experience (required).Diesel Repair Certification or equivalent experience (required).Physically capable of lifting, bending, climbing, manipulating and handling objects; able to lift up to 50 lbs.Valid driver’s license.Pre-employment steps (per CBA)Bennett Mechanical Comprehension TestDiesel Repair CertificationAir Conditioning Certification (EPA Section 609)Why you’ll love it hereCompetitive pay and benefitsComprehensive health benefits after 30 daysGroup 401(k) with company matchEmployee Stock Purchase PlanCareer growth and development at every stageGenerous PTO, company-paid training, and tuition reimbursementPositive, safety-first work environmentClean Harbors and its subsidiaries are a Military & Veteran friendly company.Please note: We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of recruitment; humans make the final hiring decisions.We follow applicable pay transparency requirements to ensure fair, equitable compensation. The range shown represents the target minimum and maximum for this role; final pay depends on location, experience, skills, and business needs. Some roles may also qualify for bonus or incentives, plus a comprehensive benefits package.Our commitmentsBelow are important statements we include in every posting. They apply to all candidates and team members.Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail] 1-844-922-5547.*CH