Heavy Equipment Diesel Tech — 12‑hour Shifts, Growth

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

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.