Regional Heavy Equipment Field Diagnostics Technician

Is This You?

• Do you diagnose first and replace second?
• Are diesel engines and hydraulic circuits your comfort zone?
• Do you like being the go-to expert at customer sites around St. Louis?
• Would you prefer regional travel with only occasional overnights?

Role Focus

• Travel to customer facilities to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair mechanically complex equipment.
• Hands-on service involving diesel engines, hydraulic systems, pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, shafts, seals, and rotating assemblies.
• Use test equipment, inspections, manuals, diagrams, and hydraulic schematics to pinpoint failures and recommend solutions.
• Perform preventive maintenance and scheduled service to maximize uptime.
• Identify worn or failed components; remove, repair, replace, and install as needed.
• Support startup, testing, and commissioning following repairs or installs.
• Document work thoroughly and communicate clearly with customers about findings and next steps.
• Work independently in the field with access to technical backup when required.
• Maintain company tools and service vehicle; follow all safety policies at customer sites and in the shop.

Where You’ll Operate

Field-based support across the St. Louis region and nearby territories, with some shop work. Most trips are local or regional; you typically return home after calls. Some overnight stays will occur depending on project scope. This is not a national travel position.

Ideal Backgrounds

• Heavy Equipment Technician/Mechanic
• Diesel Technician/Mechanic
• Field Service Technician/Mechanic; Road or Mobile Equipment Mechanic
• Construction, Agricultural, or Equipment Rental Technician
• Hydraulic, Industrial, Pump, Generator, or Industrial Maintenance Technician

Preferred Experience & Strengths

• Troubleshooting and repairing diesel-powered machinery.
• Hydraulic fundamentals: pumps, motors, hoses, cylinders, valves, and associated controls.
• Working on rotating equipment and drive systems.
• Root-cause diagnosis over parts swapping.
• Reading mechanical drawings, service manuals, and hydraulic schematics.
• Field service know-how and confidence to work solo at customer locations.
• High mechanical aptitude and strong problem-solving ability.

No prior exposure to our exact product lines is necessary—candidates with strong diesel, hydraulic, heavy equipment, or industrial mechanical experience will be trained on the systems we service.

Travel Snapshot

• Primarily regional work in and around St. Louis.
• Most days end at home after local/regional calls.
• Some overnights based on customer needs and project location.
• Substantially less travel than nationwide field roles.

What You’ll Gain

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health package: medical, dental, and vision
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• Company-provided tools and/or service equipment
• Ongoing technical training and advancement potential
• Stable, year-round workload
• Broad exposure to equipment and technical challenges

What You’re Great At

• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Diesel Engine Systems
• Diesel & Heavy Equipment Systems
• Hydraulic Systems & Components
• Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting

If you’re energized by real-world mechanical challenges, direct customer interaction, and the autonomy of field work—while keeping your travel close to home—this role lets you do your best work with a leader in the industry.