Mobile Utility Equipment Service Mechanic (Hydraulics/Electrical)

Job Description

Job Description

Make the road your workshop in Greater Syracuse

Picture this: sunrise over the Greater Syracuse area, a fresh work order from your Service Manager on your company laptop, and a fully outfitted Custom Truck One Source (CTOS) utility truck at your disposal—welder, 4-ton crane, computer, and phone on board. You pull up to a job site to bring a bucket truck, digger derrick, truck-mounted crane, or high-rail unit back to peak performance. That’s a typical day for our Mobile Utility Equipment Service Mechanic.

What you’ll tackle out in the field

• Diagnose and repair complex systems on chassis and track-mounted aerials, digger derricks, cranes, high-rail, and other utility equipment—hydraulic, electrical wiring, and diesel powertrains included.
• Use OEM manuals, repair instructions, and digital diagnostics (laptop-based) to perform accurate troubleshooting, including LMI (Load Moment Indicator) and CAN bus systems.
• Complete inspections, road tests, and documentation—repair orders, timecards, and parts/labor records—with precision and timeliness.
• Tag warranty and core components, communicate clearly with customers and internal teams, and flag additional or unnecessary work promptly.
• Travel overnight when needed and flex beyond your normal coverage area to support customers.
• Follow CTOS safety practices, participate in CTOS and factory training, and comply with environmental regulations for hazardous waste handling.

What we provide

• A CTOS utility truck equipped with a welder, 4-ton crane, company computer, and phone.
• Ongoing skills development through our Service Technician Training STEP program. Learn more: STEP program.
• Pay based on experience plus overtime as needed.

About CTOS

True to our name, Custom Truck One Source designs, assembles, sells, rents, and services specialty trucks, cranes, and heavy equipment for many of the nation’s largest utilities, telecom, construction, forestry, oil, and rail companies. Explore careers: Custom Truck One Source.

Must-haves

• High School diploma or GED.
• Five years of related experience (both shop and field preferred).
• Valid driver’s license; CDL Class B is a plus.
• Your own professional mechanic’s tool set.
• Comfort with software-based documentation and meeting schedules and deadlines.

Preferred skills

• Reading electrical schematics/blueprints and advanced hydraulic troubleshooting; welding experience.
• Familiarity with Quick Serve, DTNA, or comparable diagnostic platforms.
• Exposure to DOT, ANSI, and dielectric testing standards.

Core proficiencies

• Heavy equipment and diesel systems diagnosis and repair.
• Hydraulic component service and troubleshooting.
• Electrical diagnostics for heavy equipment, including crane and lifting systems.
• DOT-compliant equipment inspection practices.

Benefits that back you up

• 401(k) with employer match
• Health care including dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• STD/LTD
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Partner discounts
• Investment in employee development and training, plus uniforms and allowances for safety boots and safety glasses
• Tool discount program

Where you’ll be

Field-based role serving customers across the Greater Syracuse area, with occasional overnight travel.

Custom Truck One Source is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Please note that we do not offer sponsorship for work authorization. Only candidates authorized to work in United States without the need for sponsorship will be considered for this position.