Shop & Field Mechanic

Job Description

Position summary

The Shop & Field Mechanic inspects, maintains, diagnoses and repairs the company's vehicles, heavy equipment and cranes. Most work is performed at the company's yards in Midland and Weatherford, Texas, with occasional travel to jobsites to repair cranes and equipment in the field and get them back into service quickly and safely.

Essential duties and responsibilities

Vehicles and trucks

• Perform preventive maintenance on light- and heavy-duty trucks, including oil changes, filters, lubrication, brakes, tires and fluid checks.
• Diagnose and repair gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, drive trains, suspensions and steering systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems, wiring, lighting and electronic controls using scan tools and meters.
• Complete DOT annual inspections and keep vehicles road-ready and compliant (if certified).

Heavy equipment

• Maintain and repair equipment such as loaders, excavators, forklifts, telehandlers, generators and compressors.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems, including pumps, cylinders, valves, hoses and fittings.
• Repair undercarriages, attachments and wear components.

Cranes

• Inspect, maintain and repair mobile, truck-mounted and/or crawler cranes, including booms, outriggers, swing systems, winches and hoist components.
• Troubleshoot and repair crane hydraulic, electrical and load moment indicator (LMI) systems.
• Assist with frequent and periodic crane inspections in line with OSHA 1926 Subpart CC and ASME B30.5, and correct deficiencies found.
• Inspect and replace wire rope, hooks, sheaves and rigging components as required.

General shop duties

• Perform basic welding and fabrication to repair brackets, frames and attachments.
• Keep accurate records of inspections, repairs, parts used and hours worked, on paper or in a fleet maintenance system.
• Identify and order parts; coordinate with vendors and dealers when needed.
• Keep the shop, tools and service truck clean, organized and safe.
• Follow all company safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures and manufacturer service guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Field service and travel

This role travels to jobsites on occasion, typically when a crane or piece of equipment breaks down and cannot be brought to the shop.

• Drive a company service truck to jobsites to diagnose and repair cranes and equipment on location.
• Work independently in the field, often under time pressure, to minimize downtime for crews and customers.
• Coordinate with site supervisors and operators, and follow each jobsite's safety rules and PPE requirements.
• Overnight or multi-day trips may occasionally be required; travel expenses are covered per company policy.
• Availability for occasional after-hours, weekend or on-call breakdown response.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience repairing diesel trucks, heavy equipment or cranes.
• Strong working knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, air brakes and 12/24-volt electrical systems.
• Ability to read schematics, service manuals and hydraulic/electrical diagrams.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Willingness to travel to jobsites occasionally, including overnight when needed.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.