Field Service Diesel Mechanic

The Halter Group • Macon, GA

6d • $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The Field Service Technician is a mobile diesel mechanic responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and repairing the trucks, trailers, aerial lifts, forklifts, pickups, and tree service equipment used by vegetation management crews. The technician travels between job sites and yards in the Atlanta, Georgia area, southern Georgia, and Tennessee, bringing repair services to equipment in the field. Work includes scheduled preventive maintenance and urgent breakdown response, often in outdoor and changing weather conditions. The role reports directly to the Fleet Services Manager.

The technician works on equipment and systems including Altec, Terex, Freightliner, Cummins, and Allison equipment; diesel engines, transmissions, brakes, electrical, cooling, steering, and hydraulic systems; aerial lifts, bucket trucks, chippers, tractors, and other tree service equipment. The position requires safe roadside and right-of-way work, compliance with DOT inspections, accurate service records and expense reporting, and communication with field crews and foremen. After-hours, weekend, holiday, and storm-response work may be required. Shifts are standard 8- or 10-hour days, with overtime and emergency call-outs as needed. Travel may require overnight stays with per diem or company-provided hotel accommodations.

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 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.
• Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

• CDL Class A or B.
• Bilingual English and Spanish skills.
• 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 equipment problems and determine repairs in the field.
• Communicate with crews and foremen, review work orders, and assess repair needs before beginning work.
• Prioritize repairs by urgency to return critical equipment 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 a safe work zone 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 serviced vehicles.

Benefits

• Full benefits.
• Per diem or hotel accommodations when traveling beyond the home base.
• Company-paid assistance to earn a CDL B through a company-provided program, with the stated goal of licensing within 90 days.
• Full-time, steady work with a growing company.
• Variety of equipment, sites, and repair problems.
• Room to grow as the fleet and service area expand.

What This Job Offers

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