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Experienced Diesel Mechanic

Messer North America, Inc.
Baytown, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 9/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/26/2027

Do you have your own tools? Imagine yourself supporting a specialized, mission-critical fleet that keeps operations moving every day. We’re hiring a Diesel Tractor-Trailer Technician to work on advanced diesel and cryogenic equipment in a safety-first environment where your skills are respected and your work truly matters.

Why Messer?

  • Pay: Mechanics have the ability to earn $37-$39 an hour, depending on experience.
  • Reliable Schedule: Set schedule with a 5-day work week (Sun through Thurs, 10am to 7pm) & 2 consecutive days off
  • Comprehensive Health: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (eligible in 30 days or less).
  • Recharge and Relax: Includes PTO, Vacation (2 weeks), and paid Holidays.
  • Plan Your Retirement: 401k with company match after 1 year.
  • Invest in Your Growth: Paid on-the-job training.

What You’ll Do

Preventive Maintenance

  • Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on tractors, trailers, and cryogenic equipment
  • Conduct detailed inspections to identify issues before they lead to downtime
  • Complete all fleet maintenance bulletins and service reminders

Corrective Maintenance & Diagnostics

  • Diagnose and repair equipment failures to ensure safe, reliable operation
  • Troubleshoot systems using modern diagnostic software and tooling
  • Develop and execute repair plans from start to finish
  • Review Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs) and complete corrective actions
  • Maintain diagnostic tools, shop tools, and shop equipment
  • Provide on-call troubleshooting support as needed

Parts & Inventory

  • Manage parts inventory to minimize downtime and keep repairs moving
  • Receive and ship materials accurately and on time
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient parts storeroom

Safety First

  • Follow all safety procedures, especially when working around cryogenic and pressurized systems
  • Adhere to company safety policies and best practices
  • Meet physical requirements, including lifting, bending, and standing

Documentation & Quality

  • Accurately complete work orders and repair documentation in the maintenance system
  • Follow established checklists and repair protocols to ensure quality work

Team Environment

  • Work closely with site leadership and local vendors to coordinate repairs
  • Contribute to a professional, safety-focused, team-oriented shop culture

What We’re Looking For:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Minimum of 3 years of hands-on tractor AND trailer mechanical knowledge

About Messer:

Messer’s safety culture, commitment to providing dependable supply and innovative gas technology solutions help customers unlock opportunities to be safer, more sustainable, more productive and more efficient, so their business thrives. We nurture lasting, meaningful relationships with customers, our communities, and with one another.

We offer comprehensive benefits and appreciable pay, with steady schedules and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression. We prioritize and invest in our people at every level of our organization – the dedication, knowledge, customer focus and entrepreneurial spirit of our employees is what makes Messer refreshingly different.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Life insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement

Benefits:

Maternity & Paternity Leave, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Health Insurance

Salary : $37 - $39

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