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What they do
A Heavy Equipment Mechanic maintains and repairs heavy equipment like construction vehicles and fire trucks.
$55,112 / year median in Texas
+12% projected growth
Job Description
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Between $15.06 and
$27.03
Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience)
Position range in Panola County $15.06 - $27.03 Per hour Field Technician/Carthage
THOMAS OILFIELD SERVICES LLC
Occupation:
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Location:
Carthage, TX - 75633
Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment
Posted:
09/03/2026
Positions available: 1
Source:
WorkInTexas
Web Site:
WorkInTexas
Onsite /
Remote:
Work onsite all of the time
Updated:
09/06/2026
Expires:
10/03/2026
Job #: 17064620
Job Requirements and Properties
Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite
Full Time Experience
12 Month(s) DL
Required Language
English, Very Well Schedule
Full Time Job Type
Regular Duration
Permanent Employment Public Transit
Available Benefits Help for . Description
Operates company vehicles in varying conditions (e.g. rural, off highway, high traffic roadways & oilfield environments).
Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle; communicates all issues requiring review or repair.
Properly loads and secures trailers per weight limitations, ensuring safe transport of loaded materials and vehicle operation during hauling.
Efficiently executes rig up and rig down of Thomas equipment on customer sites.
Demonstrates and applies knowledge of fuel systems, start systems and electrical experience to troubleshoot mechanical issues and initiate repair of equipment as needed to ensure we are Ready to Rent.
Reads and interprets schematics, blue prints, drawings and written instructions proficiently.
Accurately completes all required service order tickets & submits completed work tickets daily.
Communicates clearly and professionally with customers and other employees as needed to complete assigned work.
Works autonomously with limited supervision, escalating issues to Field Supervisor as required.
Maintains company and customer work areas to Thomas standards of cleanliness and orderliness at all times, while also observing location-specific safety protocols.
Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Valid Class C Driver License
Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) per insurance guidelines
Able to work rotational and on-call schedules (14 days on/7 days off), including OT, weekends, nights and holidays
Requires repeated heavy lifting of up to 50 lbs. and working outside in variable weather conditions
Able to successfully complete all required pre-hire tests and verifications to include pre-employment drug testing, criminal background check and MVR review.
Previous oilfield experience
Forklift operator experience
Spanish/English bi-lingual
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to continuously stand & walk
Ability to sit for long periods of time
Frequently push & pull
Occasionally bend & stoop
Requires repeated heavy lifting of up to 75 lbs
Working outside in variable weather conditions to include heat, humidity, cold & wind.
FREE HOUSING PROVIDED FOR OUT-OF-TOWN EMPLOYEES 14/7
Schedule available
Benefits
- Transportation
- Dental Insurance