Mobile Diesel Mechanic – Field Service Pro

Halter Tree Service Inc; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Starting at $30.00 per hour

Per diem or hotel accommodations on征

Company-paid CDL B training

Growth opportunities

Job summary

The Halter Group is seeking a Field Service Technician – Mobile Diesel Mechanic to keep our fleet on the move. This field role travels between job sites across Georgia and Tennessee, inspecting, maintaining, and repairing heavy equipment such as bucket trucks, aerial lifts, and trailers.

You will diagnose under pressure, perform preventive maintenance, document work, and coordinate with crews. Bilingual English/Spanish is a big asset; occasional hotel stays and overtime are part of the job.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–3 years of automotive or diesel repair experience.
• Ability to diagnose, repair, and overhaul large equipment in the field.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• English proficiency, with strong reading and writing skills for technical manuals and reports.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds, bend, twist, and squat, and work outdoors in heat and cold.
• Availability for overtime, emergency call-outs, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, MVR check, and DOT compliance screening.

Responsibilities

• Travel to job sites and yards to inspect, service, and repair diesel engines, transmissions, brakes, electrical, cooling, steering, and hydraulic systems.
• Work on aerial lifts, bucket trucks, chippers, tractors, and other equipment from Altec, Terex, Freightliner, Cummins, and Allison.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on heavy-duty diesel engines, pickups, trailers, and standard equipment.
• Use diagnostic tools and critical thinking to troubleshoot problems and find a solution in the field.
• Talk with crews and foremen, read work orders, and decide what's needed before you start.
• Prioritize repairs by urgency so the most critical equipment gets back to work first.
• Keep accurate service records in our fleet maintenance software.
• Track receipts and invoices for accurate, on-time expense reporting.
• Coach field crews on preventive maintenance and daily equipment care.
• Respond to after-hours, weekend, and holiday call-outs when equipment goes down.
• Support storm response and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Diesel technician

Field service

Diagnose under pressure

Bilingual EN/ES

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or certification in diesel technology

Tools

Altec equipment

Terex equipment

Freightliner

Cummins

Allison equipment

Fleet maintenance software

Job description

The Halter Group is seeking a Field Service Technician – Mobile Diesel Mechanic to keep our fleet on the move. This field role travels between job sites across Georgia and Tennessee, inspecting, maintaining, and repairing heavy equipment such as bucket trucks, aerial lifts, and trailers.

You will diagnose under pressure, perform preventive maintenance, document work, and coordinate with crews. Bilingual English/Spanish is a big asset; occasional hotel stays and overtime are part of the job.