AUS Field/Shop Heavy Paving Equipment Diesel Mechanic 4264697 11/03/26

Lone Star Paving•Austin, TX

About The Position

The Heavy Paving Equipment/Diesel Mechanic works closely with the Milling, Asphalt, and Maintenance Teams to keep company-owned tools, equipment, and vehicles in good working order, following direction from the direct manager. The role involves inspecting and troubleshooting defective equipment at the yard or construction sites, estimating repair costs for extensive or unusual repairs, completing scheduled maintenance, maintaining accurate service logs, and ordering approved replacement parts. The ideal candidate has experience maintaining paving equipment, particularly asphalt milling machines, and understands asphalt work. Work takes place in a general warehouse and construction-site environments across operations in Texas. Conditions may include inclement weather, heat and humidity, dust, asphalt, and rough terrain. Overtime, extended hours, night shifts, weekends, and some travel may be required. The position requires compliance with drug and alcohol testing requirements and use of required personal protective equipment.

Requirements

Trade school education or 3–5+ years of qualified experience.
Work experience with diagnostics, maintenance, and operation of asphalt milling machines.
Be organized and detail-oriented.
Be positive, friendly, and professional.
Ability to work well with others in group or one-on-one settings.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and consistently meet deadlines.
Professional communication skills when contacting employees and managers for needed documents.
Willingness to take on additional tasks and responsibilities as they arise.
Excellent time-management skills and ability to prioritize tasks and complete them in a timely manner.
Ability to perform duties independently.
Ability to move over rough terrain on project sites.
Comply with the company's drug and alcohol testing requirements.
Use required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of asphalt production and associated equipment, including an understanding of operations and safety requirements.
Familiarity with MSHA and OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

Evaluate defective tools, equipment, and fleet vehicles at the yard or construction job sites, collaborate with the Equipment Manager to troubleshoot issues, and participate in discussions to identify solutions.
Prepare cost estimates for extensive or unusual repairs and obtain authorization from the Equipment Manager before beginning those repairs.
Perform routine maintenance on company-owned tools, equipment, and vehicles according to the maintenance schedule developed with the Equipment Manager.
Ensure maintenance is completed on schedule and to standard, and keep accurate maintenance logs up to date.
Place approved replacement-parts orders with vendors, inform the Equipment Manager about deliveries, and provide associated paperwork in a timely manner.
Keep the shop neat, clean, and orderly at the end of each workday, storing tools properly and clearing trash and debris from surfaces.
Promote, execute, and follow the company's safety policy, and encourage employees, subcontractors, and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.
Work safely to avoid injury to oneself or endangering others.
Promote a team approach and maintain dialogue with employees to exchange information and gather ideas.
Collaborate with project teams on special initiatives as required.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned in support of client loyalty.