Shop Technician (North Texas) - Austin Equipment Yard

Shop Technician (North Texas)

Austin Industries is one of the nation's largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies. With more than 7,000 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 perceptions, 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.

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

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