Field Service Diesel Mechanic

The Halter Group • Chattanooga, TN

6d • $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The Field Service Technician inspects, maintains, and repairs trucks, trailers, aerial lifts, forklifts, pickups, and tree service equipment used by vegetation management crews. This is a mobile position that brings repair and maintenance services to equipment in the field and at yards across the Georgia and Tennessee area. The technician performs scheduled preventive maintenance and responds to equipment breakdowns, working on equipment and systems from manufacturers including Altec, Terex, Freightliner, Cummins, and Allison. The role reports directly to the Fleet Services Manager.

Work involves frequent travel between sites, driving, and hands-on outdoor repairs in a non-climate-controlled environment and in varied weather. Standard shifts are 8 or 10 hours, with overtime, emergency call-outs, storm response, and weekend and holiday work as needed. Overnight stays may be necessary when travel takes the technician far from home; per diem or company-provided hotel accommodations are available. The position requires safe roadside and right-of-way work practices, accurate service and expense records, communication with crews and foremen, and coaching crews on equipment care.

The Halter Group provides right-of-way clearing services for utility, gas, pipeline, and D.O.T. customers. The company says its principles are Integrity, Safety, Accountability, Motivation, and Respect. The role is full-time, with a starting rate of $30.00 per hour based on qualifications and experience. The company offers help earning a CDL B through a company-provided program, with a goal of obtaining the license within 90 days.

Requirements

• 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, including strong reading and writing skills for technical manuals and reports.
• Ability to lift more than 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.
• Current authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

• CDL Class A or B; the company offers a program to help employees earn a CDL B.
• Bilingual English and Spanish.
• Associate degree or certification in diesel technology.
• Experience with Altec, Terex, Freightliner, Cummins, or Allison equipment.
• Experience with aerial devices, hydraulics, or tree care equipment.
• Experience with fleet maintenance software.

Responsibilities

• Travel to job sites and yards to inspect, service, and repair diesel engines, transmissions, brakes, electrical, cooling, steering, and hydraulic systems.
• Repair and maintain aerial lifts, bucket trucks, chippers, tractors, and other tree service equipment, including 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 identify solutions in the field.
• Communicate with crews and foremen, review work orders, and determine repair needs before beginning work.
• Prioritize repairs by urgency so critical equipment returns to service first.
• Maintain accurate service records in fleet maintenance software.
• Track receipts and invoices for accurate, timely expense reporting.
• Coach field crews on preventive maintenance and daily equipment care.
• Respond to after-hours, weekend, and holiday call-outs when equipment breaks down.
• Support storm response and perform other duties as assigned.
• Follow safety protocols and establish safe work zones for roadside and right-of-way repairs.
• Lock out and tag out equipment and safely support raised booms and hydraulic loads before working on them.
• Inspect aerial devices and safety-critical systems.
• Meet DOT inspection and compliance requirements for vehicles serviced.

Benefits

• Full benefits.
• Per diem or hotel accommodations when traveling beyond the employee's home base.
• Company-paid assistance earning a CDL B.
• Full-time, steady work with a growing company.
• Room to grow as the fleet and service area expand.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED