Heavy Equipment Field Technician — Diesel & CDL Ready

Foley Power Solutions; Chanute (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Foley Power Solutions is seeking a skilled diesel mechanic to perform repairs and preventive maintenance in a shop setting. Responsibilities include lifting heavy components, operating hand tools, and reading technical publications.

The role requires basic mechanical knowledge across hydraulics, electrical systems, and mechanical components, plus experience with diesel equipment. CDL is required or obtainable within three months of start date, with lifting and physical demands typical of the job.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical knowledge including mechanical, electrical, and hydraulics.
• General knowledge of basic hand tools, air tools, precision measuring tools, and instruments.
• Crane hoist and rigging equipment knowledge (preferred).
• Forklift experience (preferred).
• Ability to read and comprehend specifications, service and parts literature, technical bulletins, and other related publications.
• Class A CDL required or ability to obtain CDL within three months of start date.
• Valid CDL license required.
• Experience working within the diesel mechanics industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform all levels of repair and preventative maintenance on all systems.
• Hands‑on mechanical work in a shop environment.
• Safely and repeatedly lift components weighing up to 115 pounds without assistance.
• Safely lift, carry, and lower components weighing up to 65 pounds without assistance.
• Frequent pushing, pulling, and carrying of heavy materials.
• Climb on and off equipment and work at varying heights.
• Stand, bend, and work in physically demanding positions for extended periods.
• Safely operate tools and equipment.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Reading specifications

Diesel mechanics experience

Tools

Hand tools

Air tools

Precision measuring tools

Instruments

Crane hoist & rigging (preferred)

Forklift experience (preferred)

Job description

Foley Power Solutions is seeking a skilled diesel mechanic to perform repairs and preventive maintenance in a shop setting. Responsibilities include lifting heavy components, operating hand tools, and reading technical publications.

The role requires basic mechanical knowledge across hydraulics, electrical systems, and mechanical components, plus experience with diesel equipment. CDL is required or obtainable within three months of start date, with lifting and physical demands typical of the job.