Heavy Equipment Mechanic Job at Haz Mat Special Services, La Porte, TX

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  • Haz Mat Special Services
  • La Porte, TX

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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