Technician 3 - Heavy Line

Briggs Industrial Solutions, Inc.; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP 401k

Tuition reimbursement

Health benefits

Paid holidays

Safety boot program

Tool allowance

Job summary

Briggs Industrial Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Truck & Rail Technician 3 to diagnose, repair, and maintain complex truck and rail equipment at customer sites and in the shop.

The role requires strong diagnostic abilities, hands-on problem solving, and a commitment to safety. You will work with diesel and gas engines, hydraulic and electrical systems, and drivetrain components, while mentoring others and ensuring accurate service documentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience repairing truck, rail, material handling, heavy equipment, or related industrial equipment.
• High school diploma or GED; trade school training and relevant industry certifications are preferred.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, dial indicators, and bore gauges, with the technical knowledge to diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Welding or fabrication experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain truck and rail equipment, including diesel and gas engines, transmissions, drive systems, hydraulics, brakes, steering, electrical systems, lifting systems, and related components.
• Perform major component repairs, rebuilds, inspections, preventive maintenance, basic welding, and failure analysis while following manufacturer specifications and safety practices.
• Serve as a technical resource for fellow technicians, share experience, complete required training, and support leadership in building the team.
• Take ownership of job details: documentation, parts, supplies, vehicle care, and compliance with Briggs safety practices and applicable regulations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school training

Industry certifications

Tools

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

You belong at a company that treats you like an Owner! Sammons Industrial is an employee‑owned family of businesses dedicated to becoming the preferred single‑source solution for industrial operations. Our company is made up of Briggs Industrial Solutions, Sammons Warehouse Solutions, and SitePro Rentals. Join a team that takes care of you.

Here are some ways we do that:

• Competitive Pay and Performance‑Based Bonuses
• Earn retirement savings without any cost to you through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 401(k)
• Training and Tuition Reimbursement
• Work/Life Balance
• Paid Holidays and Time Off
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Tool Benefits, PPE/Uniforms, Safety Boot Program
• Life and Short Term Disability paid for by company

Briggs Industrial Solutions is more than an equipment company. We’re a team of hardworking people who believe in doing the right thing, taking care of each other, and keeping our customers moving.

Safety comes first in everything we do, and we take pride in providing dependable service our customers can count on.

We’re looking for an experienced Truck & Rail Technician 3 who knows their way around complex equipment and isn’t afraid to tackle a tough problem. If you take pride in your craft, enjoy helping others, and want to be part of a team that values your experience, we’d like to meet you.

How You’ll Make a Difference

Truck and rail equipment keeps critical operations moving, and your work helps make sure it stays safe, reliable, and ready for the job. As a Truck & Rail Technician 3, you’ll bring advanced technical knowledge to diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining equipment at customer sites and in the shop. You’ll also be someone the team can turn to when a problem gets complicated. Your experience will help develop other technicians, strengthen customer relationships, and reinforce our Safety First culture every day.

What You’ll Do

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain truck and rail equipment, including diesel and gas engines, transmissions, drive systems, hydraulics, brakes, steering, electrical systems, lifting systems, and related components.
• Perform major component repairs, rebuilds, inspections, preventive maintenance, basic welding, and failure analysis while following manufacturer specifications and safe blocking, chocking, and equipment‑handling practices.
• Serve as a technical resource for fellow technicians, share your experience with the team, complete required technical training and certifications, and support Service leadership in bringing great people onto the team.
• Take ownership of the details that keep the job running right, including accurate service documentation, parts and supplies, company vehicle care, and compliance with Briggs safety practices and applicable DOT, OSHA, federal, state, and local requirements.

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of experience repairing truck, rail, material handling, heavy equipment, or related industrial equipment, with strong mechanical aptitude and advanced diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• High school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license; mechanical or trade school training and relevant industry certifications are preferred.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, dial indicators, and bore gauges, along with the technical knowledge needed to diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Welding or fabrication experience is a plus.
• A Safety First mindset, strong customer service and communication skills, and the ability to perform hands‑on work that includes frequent standing, walking, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 75 pounds.
• You’ll furnish your own tools and be available for customer‑site travel and on‑call work as needed.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

Join a team where safety, integrity, hard work, and taking care of people aren’t slogans—they’re how we work. Bring your experience to challenging truck and rail work where your skills matter, your teammates count on you, and customers see the difference you make. Be part of a company with more than 130 years of history, built on lasting relationships and a commitment to keep moving forward.

Job Details

Pay Type: Hourly

Sammons Industrial is an employee‑owned family of businesses dedicated to being the preferred single‑source solution provider for industrial operations through innovation, service, community engagement, and integrity. We are passionate about delivering exceptional customer service with a commitment to putting safety first and through a One Team philosophy. Our family of businesses includes the brands: SitePro Rentals, Sync Storage, Precision Warehouse Design, Briggs Equipment, Briggs Earth & Ag, and Briggs Truck & Rail.