Field Service Diesel Mechanic

The Halter Group • Russellville, TN

6d • $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The Field Service Technician is a mobile diesel mechanic who inspects, maintains, and repairs the trucks, trailers, aerial lifts, forklifts, pickups, and tree service equipment used by vegetation management crews. The role travels between job sites and yards across the Georgia and Tennessee area, bringing repair services to equipment in the field, performing scheduled preventive maintenance, and responding to breakdowns in varied weather and outdoor conditions. Equipment includes Altec, Terex, Freightliner, Cummins, and Allison products.

The technician works with crews and foremen to assess equipment needs, prioritize repairs, document service activity and expenses, and promote preventive maintenance and daily equipment care. The role follows established safety procedures, supports storm response, and responds to after-hours, weekend, and holiday call-outs. It reports directly to the Fleet Services Manager.

The position is full-time, with standard 8- or 10-hour shifts and overtime or emergency work as needed. Travel may require overnight stays, with per diem or company-provided hotel accommodations when travel is beyond the employee's home base. The work includes frequent driving and hands-on outdoor repairs in a non-climate-controlled environment. Starting pay is $30.00 per hour, based on qualifications and experience. The company offers a program to help employees earn a CDL B within 90 days, contingent on meeting permit and training goals.

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.
• Applicants must be currently authorized 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 within 90 days, subject to permit and training goals.
• 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.
• Work on aerial lifts, bucket trucks, chippers, tractors, and other tree service equipment, including Altec, Terex, Freightliner, Cummins, and Allison equipment.
• 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 find 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, on-time 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 at roadside and right-of-way repair sites.
• 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 help earning a CDL B.
• Steady full-time work with a growing company.
• 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