Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Haz Mat Special Services (HMSS) is seeking a Certified Heavy Equipment Mechanic to support our emergency response, industrial services, and wildfire response fleet across the Gulf Coast region. This role is critical to maintaining operational readiness for time-sensitive response work.

The ideal candidate has strong diesel and hydraulic experience , is comfortable working across on-road and off-road equipment , and understands the urgency and accountability required in an emergency response environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on a mixed fleet including:
• • Heavy-duty diesel trucks (Kenworth, Freightliner, Peterbilt, Hino)
  • Vacuum trucks, roll-offs, and water trucks
  • Fire apparatus (brush trucks, pumpers, ladder truck)
  • Heavy equipment (CAT dozers, backhoes, excavators; Kubota equipment)
  • Trailers, generators, pumps, and response equipment
• Diagnose and repair diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, brakes, and drivetrains
• Conduct and document DOT annual inspections and ensure FMCSA compliance
• Support emergency response deployments with rapid troubleshooting and field repairs when required
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and communicate equipment readiness to operations leadership
• Coordinate with operations and response teams to prioritize critical assets

Required Qualifications

• ASE Heavy Truck (T-Series) certifications (T2–T6 strongly preferred)
• Proven experience as a Heavy Equipment or Fleet Mechanic
• Strong working knowledge of:
• • Diesel engines
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Air brakes
  • Electrical diagnostics (12V / 24V systems)
• Experience performing DOT inspections and maintaining compliance documentation
• Valid driver’s license (CDL preferred but not required)
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Willingness to support on-call or emergency response needs

Preferred / Strongly Desired

• Caterpillar and/or Kubota OEM experience or certification
• Fire apparatus or emergency vehicle maintenance experience
• Vacuum truck or hydrovac system experience
• Welding and fabrication skills
• Generator service experience (Multiquip or equivalent)

Work Environment

• Shop-based with occasional field and response-site work
• Exposure to industrial environments and emergency response conditions
• PPE provided as required

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience and certifications
• Overtime opportunities
• Company-paid PPE
• Opportunity to support real-world emergency response operations

Stable, growing company with regional response footprint

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