Field Mechanic Road Warrior

Custom Truck One Source (CTOS) is a 30+ year industry leader with 40+ locations, 2,600 employees, and a 10,000+ unit fleet serving utility, telecom, rail, and construction markets.

As a Field Service Mechanic, you’ll be the go-to expert diagnosing and repairing specialized utility trucks and equipment in the field, including bucket trucks, digger derricks, cranes, service trucks, and other utility and construction equipment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain aerial, construction, and light- to heavy-duty truck equipment (bucket trucks, digger derricks, cranes, etc.), travel to customer sites.

• Work on diesel, hydraulic, and electrical systems

• Perform inspections, troubleshooting, parts replacement, and repairs on CTOS rental and customer equipment (including DOT inspections, dielectric testing, etc.)

Required Experience & Skills

• Experience with utility, construction (“yellow iron”), or heavy equipment (CAT, Deere, Komatsu) and medium/heavy-duty trucks

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Self-sufficient, organized, and comfortable working in the field

Travel & Coverage Area

• Road warrior role covering Louisiana/Mississippi, East Texas, and Western Alabama

• 60 –80% plus overnight travel required

• Frequent work along the Gulf Coast supporting oil, gas, and utility industries

What’s Provided

• Fully equipped service truck (crane, welder, compressor)

• Competitive pay + overtime

• Full benefits, 401(k) match, PTO, tool program & more

What You Bring

• 7+ years of experience (shop and field)

• Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical skills

• Valid driver’s license required; CDL Class B a plus and personal tools required

Custom Truck One Source is an Equal Opportunity Employer

You should be proficient in:

• DOT Medical Card
• Driver's License
• Construction Equipment Maintenance
• Heavy Equipment Repair
• Electrical Schematics
• Hydraulics Experience
• Vehicle Electronics & Computer Controls
• Diesel Engine Systems
• Light Vehicle Diesel Engines
• Field Service Readiness
• Diesel & Heavy Equipment Systems
• Hydraulic Systems & Components
• Electrical Systems & Diagnostics (Heavy Equipment)
• Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
• Power Take-Off (PTO) & Auxiliary Systems
• Crane & Lifting Equipment Systems
• Aerial & Utility Equipment Systems
• DOT & Equipment Inspection Compliance

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Diesel Engine (Detroit Diesel, Cummins, PACCAR)
• Diesel Vehicles (Ford)
• Boom Truck (Terex, Altec, Elliott, National Crane, Load King)
• Digger Derrick (Terex, Altec, Elliott)
• Aerial Devices (Terex, Altec, Elliott, Versalift)
• Boom Crane (Manitowoc, Link-Belt)
• Tractor-Trailer (Peterbilt, Kenworth, Freightliner, International, Volvo Trucks, Western Star)
• Refuse Truck
• Service Truck
• Hi-Rail Truck
• Power Take-Off (PTO)
• Load Moment Indicator (LMI)
• After Treatment Systems (DPF, DEF)