Heavy Equipment Mechanic

About this role

We’re hiring a Heavy Equipment Mechanic in Burlington, TX to keep a growing rental fleet and service truck ready to go. This is a hands-on role focused on fast, quality repairs, timely equipment turnarounds, and clear communication with customers and crews. You’ll work primarily in the shop with regular on-site service calls. The right candidate is organized, safety-minded, and able to prioritize repairs to meet business needs and customer schedules.

What you'll do

• • Inspect, diagnose and repair construction and rental equipment using schematics and service manuals
• • Turn over returned rental units quickly — perform inspections, repairs and make units ready for rent
• • Maintain fleet vehicles and the service truck, including mounted equipment and basic shop systems
• • Organize parts inventory, order common parts and keep the warehouse and shop clean and orderly
• • Coordinate customer and on-site service calls and communicate status and ETA to dispatch and customers
• • Follow OSHA and company safety guidelines, document repairs and maintain accurate work records

What we're looking for

• • Minimum 2 years hands-on experience as a heavy equipment or diesel technician
• • Ability to read schematics, diagnose failures and perform repairs on engines, powertrains and hydraulics
• • Own basic mechanic tools and demonstrate good tool organization
• • Basic computer skills; experience with rental or fleet management software preferred
• • Strong communication and customer-service skills; able to work alone or with a small team
• • Able to lift, climb and work outdoors in varied weather; maintain a clean and safe work area

Qualifications

• • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• • Own basic mechanic tool set (required)
• • ASE or diesel/heavy equipment technician certification (preferred)
• • OSHA 10 or 30 and site-specific safety training (preferred)
• • Forklift/hoist certification or experience (preferred)
• • English proficiency for reading schematics and communicating with customers

What we offer

• • Health, dental and vision plan options
• • Paid time off and paid holidays
• • 401(k) retirement plan
• • Company-provided PPE and safety training
• • Opportunities for paid skills training and certifications
• • Consistent schedule with field service and overtime opportunities as needed

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