Field Service Mechanic - North Dakota (Sign-On Bonus)
About The Position
Custom Truck One Source (CTOS), a provider of specialty trucks, equipment, rentals, parts, and service for the utility, telecommunications, and rail industries, is hiring a Field Service Mechanic to support customers throughout the Williston, North Dakota region. Candidates within 50 miles of Williston are preferred, and most service work is within a 150-mile radius. Occasional overnight travel may be required. Qualified candidates relocating to the area are welcome to apply. The mechanic diagnoses, inspects, repairs, and maintains utility trucks and heavy equipment in the field. Equipment includes bucket trucks and aerial devices, digger derricks, truck-mounted cranes, utility and vocational trucks, diesel-powered equipment, hydraulic and electrical systems, hi-rail equipment, and other specialty equipment. The role involves independent troubleshooting and repair, preventive maintenance and safety inspections, service documentation, customer communication, and working safely to manufacturer standards. CTOS offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus and potential annual earnings of $120,000–$150,000 or more through hourly pay, overtime, and on-call opportunities. The company provides a service truck equipped with a crane and welder, as well as a laptop, phone, fuel card, uniforms, cold-weather gear, tool bonus, and boot allowance. The posting says technicians are home most nights and describes a strong and growing customer base.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Personal mechanic tools.
- Ability to work independently.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Frequent standing, climbing, kneeling, and bending; comfortable working around heavy equipment and at heights.
Nice To Haves
- Five or more years of experience as a Diesel, Heavy Equipment, Crane, Utility Equipment, or Field Service Mechanic.
- Strong hydraulic and electrical troubleshooting skills.
- Experience with aerial equipment, cranes, utility trucks, or construction equipment.
- Ability to read electrical schematics and hydraulic diagrams.
- Welding and fabrication experience.
- Experience with diagnostic software such as Cummins INSITE, DiagnosticLink, QuickServe, or similar platforms.
- CDL Class B.
- DOT, ANSI, or dielectric testing experience.
- Living within 50 miles of Williston, North Dakota.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose, inspect, repair, and maintain utility trucks and heavy equipment in the field.
- Troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and diesel engine systems.
- Perform preventive maintenance and safety inspections.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics and hydraulic diagrams.
- Complete service documentation and repair reports.
- Communicate repair recommendations with customers and management.
- Perform repairs safely and in accordance with manufacturer standards.
Benefits
- $5,000 sign-on bonus.
- Potential annual earnings of $120,000–$150,000 or more through hourly pay, overtime, and on-call opportunities.
- Company service truck equipped with a crane and welder.
- Company laptop, phone, and fuel card.
- Uniforms and cold-weather gear.
- Tool bonus and boot allowance.
- Home most nights.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
