Heavy Equipment Field Service Technician

Company Information: Interstate Earthworks, LLC is a Wilks Brothers company. Wilks Brothers is a multifaceted, family-based partnership headquartered in Cisco, Texas with employees working in offices in Cisco, Willow Park, Fort Worth, Houston, and beyond. We invest in relationships and recognize the value in people, communities, and businesses. Our customers are not a number; they are a name, a family member, a friend.  In the good times and in difficult times we treat them all equally – exactly how we want to be treated. We believe that business is not just about profit – it is personal too. At Wilks Brothers, we respect the people that make our business grow: our employees and our customers. Our goal is to develop mutually beneficial partnerships utilizing our core values of:  Faith, Integrity, Team, Growth and Loyalty.

Website: www.wilksbrothers.com

We do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

This position will be on site in Midland/Odessa, TX.

This position is eligible for overtime.

Benefits: 

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Medical Dental Vision Coverage
• 401K Company Match
• Life Insurance Long Term Disability Coverage – 100% Company Paid
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Gym Reimbursement Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Check Program - Insurance Premium Discounts
• EAP Resources
• Voluntary Benefit Offerings
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Position Summary: The Heavy Equipment Field Service Technician is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of all mining equipment and machinery used in sand mining operations. This role ensures equipment operates safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with heavy equipment, mechanical systems, hydraulics, and electrical systems in an industrial or mining environment.

Key Roles / Responsibilities: 

• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on mining and processing equipment including conveyors, crushers, screens, pumps, and heavy machinery.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems to identify and resolve malfunctions quickly.
• Maintain accurate service logs, repair records, and parts inventories.
• Assist with equipment installation, modification, and commissioning of new machinery.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns promptly, minimizing operational downtime.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Recommend and implement improvements to machinery and equipment based on observed performance issues.
• Participate in safety meetings, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training preferred.
• Proven experience as a Field Service Technician or Maintenance Technician in mining, construction, or heavy industrial environments.
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read schematics, technical manuals, and equipment diagrams.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to operate company vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Ability to work in outdoor environments and in physically demanding conditions.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or in a team.

Working Conditions:

• Bending, lifting, climbing, pushing, pulling, kneeling, sitting stand, walk, kneel, stoop, squat, pull, push, climb, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, and see and standing (occasionally) for long periods of time.
• The essential duties of this position require moderate to heavy lifting and carrying.
• Must be able to position oneself to work in confined spaces such as trenches, pits, manholes, attics, and tunnels and demonstrate manual dexterity and be able to use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Exposure to moderate noise levels, vibrations, and bright lights; and exposure to dust, fumes, and gases; and all climate types including hot and cold temperatures, humidity, rain, snow, etc.
• Able to wear common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection and hard hats when needed.
• React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet.
• Must be able to comprehend and follow written and oral instructions. 
• Must be able to complete tasks even with frequent interruptions. 
• Must be able to use discretion and independent judgment as needed. 
• Must be able to speak clearly on the phone and to fellow workers.

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This job description should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities or as an employment agreement between the employer and the employee. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification and are subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.  Any essential functions of this position will be evaluated as necessary should an employee/applicant be unable to perform the functions or requirements due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the employee/applicant when possible.

I acknowledge that I have read and understand the description of this position and have had the opportunity to ask my supervisor about any points I did not understand. I hereby state that I can perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.