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Mechanic Utility Trucks & Cranes

Custom Truck One Source

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$23-32 /h
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Humble, TX
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

Custom Truck One Source (CTOS)

has been a leader in specialized utility and heavy equipment for more than 30 years. With 41 locations nationwide, 2,600 employees, 8,000+ customers, and a rental fleet exceeding 10,000 units, we support the industries that keep North America running—electric utilities, telecom, rail, forestry, and construction.

Hiring Service Technician / Mechanic

  • Diagnose, repair, and maintain aerial, construction, and light/heavy-duty truck equipment

  • Perform inspections, troubleshooting, parts replacement, and repairs on rental, customer, and company units

Who We’re Looking For

  • All experience levels welcome: Journeyman Techs, Vo-Tech grads, Veterans, and mechanics from construction, ag, or truck backgrounds

  • Strong mechanical foundation with willingness to learn

Equipment & Brands Supported

  • **Truck Chassis:

    ** Freightliner, Peterbilt, International, Mack, Ford, Chevrolet, RAM

  • **Cranes:

    ** Load King, Terex, Manitowoc, Elliott, National

  • **Equipment:

    ** Boom Trucks, Cranes, Bucket & Dump Trucks, Digger Derricks, Utility & Specialty Equipment

Schedule & Benefits

  • Monday–Friday (day shift), overtime as needed

  • Competitive pay (based on experience)

  • 401(k) with match, medical, PTO, holidays, sick time

**Desired Experience **

(training on utility equipment provided for qualified mechanics)

Truck & Chassis

  • Medium/heavy-duty trucks (diesel engines, OEM platforms)

  • Diagnostic tools (Cummins Insite, Detroit, Snap-On, etc.)

  • DOT inspections

Utility Equipment

  • Aerial/bucket trucks, boom trucks, digger derricks

  • LMI/LML systems, dielectric testing

Hydraulics

  • Diagnose leaks, repair cylinders, read schematics

  • Troubleshoot pumps, booms, outriggers, PTO systems

Electrical

  • Diagnosing faults (power, ground, CAN systems)

  • Read diagrams, use meters, perform repairs (batteries, harnesses, ECM/TCM, etc.)

Education & Background

  • High school trades, Vo-Tech, or diesel programs

  • Military wheeled / track mechanic experience

  • On-the-job training or hands-on mechanical work

Licensing & Tools

  • Valid driver’s license required

  • Mechanic tools

Custom Truck One Source is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

You should be proficient in:

  • Heavy Equipment Repair
  • Diesel & Heavy Equipment Systems
  • Hydraulic Systems & Components
  • Electrical Systems & Diagnostics (Heavy Equipment)
  • Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
  • Power Take-Off (PTO) & Auxiliary Systems
  • Crane & Lifting Equipment Systems
  • Aerial & Utility Equipment Systems
  • DOT & Equipment Inspection Compliance

Machines & technologies you'll use:

  • Diesel Engine (Detroit Diesel, Cummins, PACCAR)
  • Diesel Vehicles (Ford)
  • Crane (Konecranes, Terex, Manitowoc)
  • Boom Truck (Terex, Altec, Elliott, National Crane, Load King)
  • Digger Derrick (Terex, Altec, Elliott)
  • Aerial Devices (Terex, Altec, Elliott, Versalift)
  • Boom Crane (Manitowoc, Link-Belt)
  • Tractor-Trailer (Peterbilt, Kenworth, Freightliner, International, Volvo Trucks, Western Star)
  • Refuse Truck (McNeilus, Heil, New Way, Labrie)
  • Service Truck
  • Hi-Rail Truck
  • Power Take-Off (PTO)
  • Outrigger Systems
  • Load Moment Indicator (LMI)
  • After Treatment Systems (DPF, DEF) (Detroit Diesel, Cummins)
  • Scan Tools (Power Probe, Snap-on)