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Job description
Shop Technician
Austin Industries is one of the nation's largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies. With more than 8,000 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial.
Our Austin Equipment Yard has an outstanding opportunity for a Shop Technician at our equipment yard located in Southwest Dallas, Texas near Duncanville. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in motor graders and excavators, and be capable of performing off-rental inspections, major repairs, and welding/fabrication tasks. This role is critical to maintaining the performance and safety of our heavy equipment fleet.
Responsibilities:
Perform thorough inspections of off-rental and incoming equipment to evaluate mechanical condition, safety, and readiness for redeployment or return to service
Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues on motor graders, excavators, and other heavy construction equipment
Execute major and minor repairs, preventative maintenance, and corrective work to restore equipment to operational standards
Perform welding and fabrication tasks to repair, reinforce, or modify equipment components as required
Disassemble, troubleshoot, and reassemble equipment components using shop tools, diagnostic equipment, and technical documentation
Accurately document all inspections, maintenance activities, and repairs in service records and internal tracking systems
Coordinate with supervisors, equipment coordinators, and other technicians regarding equipment condition, repair priorities, and timelines
Ensure all work is performed in compliance with company policies, manufacturer guidelines, and safety standards
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop environment, including proper care of tools and equipment
Identify potential equipment issues early and recommend necessary repairs or maintenance actions
Follow all safety policies, procedures, and company guidelines
Perform other shop and equipment-related duties to support operational needs
Qualifications:
2+ years of experience as a Shop Technician, Heavy Equipment Technician, or similar role, preferably within a construction or equipment rental environment
Strong mechanical knowledge of motor graders, excavators, and other heavy construction equipment
Proficiency in welding and fabrication, including repairing, reinforcing, or modifying equipment components
Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, and technical documents
Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently and in a team-oriented shop environment
Attention to detail and awareness of surroundings to support a safe work environment
Ability to follow safety rules, procedures, and supervisor instructions
Must have a strong commitment to jobsite safety
Diligent in demonstrating safe work practices
Requirements:
High school diploma, GED, or vocational training/certification
Accurately document inspections, repairs, and maintenance activities in service records or maintenance systems for all work performed
Requires working indoors and outdoors at times in the rain or snow and during cold, warm, and hot temperatures
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee frequently is required to sit, bend, stand, walk, or squat; use hands and arms to finger, feel, reach for, handle, and/or manipulate objects.
The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus (either naturally or with correction).
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Industries is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
Benefits & Compensation
We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to
Austin Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Worksite address
dallas, TX, 75215, US
Who can apply
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