Field Service Diesel Mechanic

The Halter Group•Perry, GA

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. The role includes scheduled preventive maintenance and rapid response to breakdowns, working outdoors in varied weather and sometimes staying overnight when travel takes the technician far from home. The position reports directly to the Fleet Services Manager. It requires diagnosing and repairing equipment under pressure, prioritizing work according to urgency, communicating with crews and foremen, and keeping accurate records in fleet-maintenance software. The technician must follow established safety procedures, comply with DOT inspection requirements, and respond to after-hours, weekend, holiday, and storm-related needs. Standard shifts are 8 or 10 hours, with overtime and emergency call-outs as needed.

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 or more, 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.
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 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 field repairs.
Communicate with crews and foremen, review work orders, and determine repair needs before beginning work.
Prioritize repairs by urgency so critical equipment can return 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 or 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 travel is beyond the employee's home base.
Company-paid assistance earning a CDL B.
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.

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