Field Mechanic

About the Company

Austin Wood Recycling (AWR) has rooted itself in service since 1987, cultivating a family-owned atmosphere in the pursuit of responsible stewardship of the land. Our mission is to pursue quality and sustainability every day, create vital space—safely and effectively, and return an organic, 100% recycled product to the earth with purpose. We recycle collected materials from suburban and urban improvement projects using sustainable, environmentally friendly land-clearing practices, reducing environmental strain and preventing landfill waste. By creating our line of premium Texas Native® landscape products from recycled organic materials, we manufacture goods from a byproduct of development. As the nation’s largest contract grinding company, AWR is committed to continued growth across Texas and the United States, using safe, environmentally sound construction and manufacturing methods while exceeding customer expectations.

About the Role

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic – Field Service is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining AWR’s heavy equipment fleet in the field and in the shop. This role ensures equipment is repaired safely, efficiently, and correctly, supports uptime for operations, and communicates progress and needs clearly to leadership. The mechanic operates a service truck, travels to job sites as needed, and uses OEM diagnostic software to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on heavy equipment (including loaders, excavators, grinders, and support equipment).
• Operate a service truck and travel to AWR sites and job locations to complete field repairs.
• Inspect equipment to identify additional issues; recommend corrective actions and needed parts.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, lubrication charts, parts diagrams, and electrical/hydraulic schematics.
• Use OEM diagnostic software and follow diagnostic troubleshooting trees to identify root causes.
• Document work and updates using maintenance management software (AMCS) and communicate job status to the supervisor.
• Follow AWR safety rules, SOPs, and regulatory/manufacturer requirements. Always wear PPE (safety toe boots/shoes, vest, hard hat, gloves).
• Report all accidents, injuries, and near-misses immediately, regardless of severity.
• Maintain company property, service truck condition, and work area cleanliness.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 5+ years of verifiable heavy equipment mechanic experience (field and/or shop).
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing engines, transmissions, hydraulics, brakes, and suspensions.
• Experience with equipment/engines such as Caterpillar, John Deere, Cummins, Mack (or comparable combinations).
• Ability to use OEM diagnostic software (John Deere, CAT, Cummins) and tools like A-plus for JPro, PTT, Davey, and Snap-On scanner.
• Strong computer skills; ability to use maintenance management software (AMCS).
• Advanced mechanical skills; rebuild skills are a plus.
• Strong electrical knowledge is a plus.
• Must have own tools.
• Valid driver’s license and clear driving record required.
• Willingness to work in both field and shop environments, on any fleet equipment as assigned.
• Willingness to work overtime (normal schedule requires OT) and provide Saturday emergency coverage as needed.
• Willingness to travel and occasionally stay overnight out of town.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong electrical diagnostic knowledge.
• Welding ability.
• ASE and/or DOT certifications.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English).

Skills

• Ability to work in sometimes noisy or dusty indoor and outdoor environments.
• Adaptability to changing job demands based on workload and equipment needs.
• Strong communication skills and ability to provide clear updates on repair progress.
• Ability to work flexible hours and sometimes weekends.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salaries based on qualification and experience.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401K fully vested at year-one – max company match of 4% for team member deferrals of 5% or greater.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.
• Educational Assistance for Industry Related Certifications.
• Drug-free environment.