Field Service Diesel Mechanic - Augusta, GA Area

The Halter Group•Augusta, GA

11d•$30•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Service Technician is a mobile diesel mechanic who inspects, maintains, and repairs trucks, trailers, aerial lifts, forklifts, pickups, and tree service equipment used by vegetation management crews. The technician travels between job sites and yards across the Atlanta, Georgia area, southern Georgia, and Tennessee, bringing repair services directly to equipment in the field. Work includes scheduled preventive maintenance and urgent breakdown response, often outdoors and in varied weather conditions. The role reports directly to the Fleet Services Manager. The technician works on equipment including Altec, Terex, Freightliner, Cummins, and Allison products, and must diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and other systems while prioritizing critical repairs and maintaining accurate service and expense records. The role also includes communicating with crews and foremen, coaching crews on equipment care, complying with safety and DOT requirements, and responding to after-hours, weekend, holiday, and storm-related needs. Shifts are a standard 8- or 10-hour day, with overtime and emergency call-outs as needed. Overnight travel may be required, 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.
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.
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.
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 problems and determine field repairs.
Communicate with crews and foremen, review work orders, and determine required work before beginning repairs.
Prioritize repairs by urgency to return critical equipment to service first.
Maintain accurate service records in fleet maintenance software.
Track receipts and invoices for timely, accurate 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 serviced vehicles.