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About Us Thornton's Tree Service has been serving Abilene and the surrounding area since 1991. We're a family-owned business offering tree removal, trimming, stump grinding, crane services, and dumpster rental. Our equipment works hard every day, and we need a mechanic who can keep it running.

The Job We're looking for an experienced mechanic to maintain and repair our full fleet of trucks and heavy equipment. This is a hands-on role — you'll be diagnosing problems, doing repairs, and keeping preventive maintenance on schedule so crews aren't stuck waiting on broken-down machines.

Equipment You'll Work On:

Chip trucks.
Wood chippers.
Stump grinders.
Boom truck cranes.
Mini skid steers.
Full-size skid steers.
L28 articulating loaders.
Rolloff/dumpster trucks.
Other support vehicles and equipment as needed.

Responsibilities:

Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and engine issues across a variety of equipment types.
Perform routine preventive maintenance (oil changes, fluid checks, greasing, filter changes, etc.).
Repair or replace worn/damaged parts (engines, hydraulics, brakes, transmissions, etc.).
Weld and fabricate repairs as needed.
Keep accurate maintenance logs and repair records.
Order parts and manage inventory of common wear items.
Respond to equipment breakdowns in the field when needed.
Inspect equipment for safety compliance and DOT requirements (for trucks).
Work with ops/management to plan maintenance schedules that minimize crew downtime.

Qualifications:

Proven experience as a diesel/heavy equipment mechanic (tree service, construction, or similar industry preferred).
Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems (essential for cranes, chippers, skids, and loaders).
Experience with diesel engines and truck maintenance/repair.
Welding and fabrication skills a plus.
Valid driver's license; CDL a plus.
Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple pieces of equipment.
Own basic hand tools (company provides specialty/heavy tools).
Comfortable working outdoors and in shop conditions.

Benefits:

Health, Dental, Vision insurance.
401(k) matching after 6 months of employment.
Paid major holidays.
PTO after 1 year of employment.
Opportunity for growth within the company.

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