Heavy Equipment Technician, Road Service

Heavy Equipment Technician, Road Service

Requisition Number: HEAVY
006895

Posted: May 8, 2026

Employment Type:

• Full-Time

Locations:

Arlington, TX 76011, USA

BRANCH: Joe Johnson Equipment, operating as Kinloch Equipment & Supply Arlington, Texas

Position Responsibilities:

• Travel to customer sites/locations to complete repairs as scheduled and assigned by the Service Manager and/or Service Writer
• Perform mechanical repairs on a variety of heavy equipment represented by JJE
• Perform hydraulic and electrical diagnostics
• Conduct repairs in a timely and effective manner, communicating effectively with the Service Writer and Parts team to ensure optimal efficiency
• Update work order details with 3C’s – Complaint, Cause, Correction to complete “the story” for invoicing.
• Conduct regular preventative maintenance tasks and inspections
• Prepare quotations for customers
• Communicate with Service Manager and Service Writer daily regarding job progress and status changes. Notify the Service Manager and/or Service Writer upon completion of each repair
• Acquire and update customer information to ensure up to date customer contact information
• While traveling in the territory, conduct regular visits to customers to inspect machines/ fleets and leverage service opportunities by offering reliable solutions to customers’ requirements
• Maintain organized and safe work area, shop tools and service vehicles
• Complete additional tasks as assigned

Position Requirements /

Qualifications:

Education / Certification:

• Heavy Truck, Equipment or Diesel Mechanic/Technician Certificate or training preferred
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract – Commercial License considered an asset
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check

Experience:

• 3+ years’ experience working as a Heavy Truck, Equipment or Diesel Technician
• Experienced with hydraulic and/or electrical work
• Chassis experience considered an asset
• Exposure to Street Sweepers, Vacuum Trucks or Refuse equipment is considered an asset
• Experience setting up and operating complex machinery
• Experience using MS Office Suite

Previous relevant experience may include:
Heavy Equipment Technician, Field Service Mechanic, Road Service Technician, Heavy Truck Technician, Diesel Mechanic etc.

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