About the Role

We're looking for a diesel mechanic to take care of our fleet - grapple trucks, forestry mulchers, excavators, Bobcat skid steers, chip trucks, and the support vehicles that keep all of it moving. The work runs the full range: preventive maintenance and routine service on one end, motor rebuilds and inframes on the other.

This is a part-time position to start, roughly 20-30 hours a week, with the schedule flexible around your other work and our fleet's needs. As the company grows we expect this role to grow with it. If you want it to stay part-time, that's fine too - what we care about is the work getting done right.

You'll split your time between the shop and the field depending on what's broken and where it broke. Some days you're tearing into an engine on the bench. Other days you're driving out to a job site to get a grapple truck back online so the crew isn't standing around. We need someone we can trust to make the call on the spot.

What You'll Do

Perform preventive maintenance on the full fleet - fluids, filters, brakes, hydraulics, DPF/regen, electrical
Diagnose and repair diesel engine issues across grapple trucks, mulchers, excavators, and skid steers
Handle major engine work including rebuilds and inframes when the job calls for it
Maintain documentation and service records - what was done, when, what parts went in, what's coming due
Manage warranty claims with manufacturers and dealers (Takeuchi, Bobcat, Peterbilt, and others)
Build and maintain vendor relationships for parts sourcing and outside service work
Work at the shop or roll out to job sites in the field as needed

What We're Looking For

Diesel mechanic experience - heavy equipment, commercial trucks, or fleet maintenance background
Range of skill - comfortable with both routine PM and the bigger jobs (rebuilds, inframes, hydraulics)
Documentation discipline - you keep records, not just memories
Self-directed - you can work the shop solo or roll to a job site without hand-holding
Team player - can-do attitude, easy to work with, but honest about what you do and don't know
Valid driver's license - required
CDL - nice to have, not required

Compensation & Schedule

$20-35 per hour depending on experience
Part-time, roughly 20-30 hours per week
Flexible scheduling - built around the fleet's needs and your availability
Year-round work, not seasonal
Path to expanded hours as the fleet grows
Real equipment to work on - Takeuchi TL12R2 forestry mulcher, Peterbilt grapple trucks, excavators, Bobcat skid steers, chip trucks

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift and move parts and components up to 75 lbs
Comfortable working under and around heavy equipment in shop and field conditions
Ability to work on your feet for extended periods, including bending, kneeling, and reaching overhead

Additional Information

Employment with DC Tree Cutting and Land Service LLC is at-will
Must be authorized to work in the United States
DC Tree Cutting maintains a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment and random testing may apply
Valid driver's license required. CDL is a plus

DC Tree Cutting and Land Service LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

Diesel Mechanic