Journeyman Heavy Equipment Field Technician

Waukesha Pearce Industries, LLC; Kilgore (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Waukesha Pearce Industries, LLC is seeking a skilled heavy equipment technician in Kilgore, TX. The role involves fabricating, repairing, and installing parts on construction and mining machinery, with emphasis on diagnostics and preventive maintenance.

You will troubleshoot systems, service tracks, drivetrains, hydraulics, transmissions, and electrical components. A minimum of 3 years’ experience and a HS diploma are required; trade school is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in the construction and mining machinery industry.
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent; trade school preferred.
• Ability to read manuals and schematics and repair engines and drivetrains.

Responsibilities

• Fabricates, modifies, and installs equipment and parts using mills, lathes, welders and plasma cutters.
• Troubleshoots malfunctions and repairs track drive components.
• Service and maintain heavy equipment drivetrains, hydraulics, transmissions and electrical systems.
• Diagnoses problems, disassembles units, replaces parts, and reassembles units.
• Keep tools, equipment, and work area clean and safe.
• May assist in training lower-level workers in repair techniques.

Skills

Hand tools

Diagnostic testing

Gas welding

Electric welding

Read manuals/schematics

Troubleshooting

Physical ability

Driver's license

Client relations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Trade school preferred

Tools

Test equipment

Diagnostic tools

Welding equipment

Hydraulic tooling

Job description

Waukesha Pearce Industries, LLC is seeking a skilled heavy equipment technician in Kilgore, TX. The role involves fabricating, repairing, and installing parts on construction and mining machinery, with emphasis on diagnostics and preventive maintenance.

You will troubleshoot systems, service tracks, drivetrains, hydraulics, transmissions, and electrical components. A minimum of 3 years’ experience and a HS diploma are required; trade school is a plus.