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:
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Chip trucks.
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Wood chippers.
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Stump grinders.
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Boom truck cranes.
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Mini skid steers.
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Full-size skid steers.
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L28 articulating loaders.
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Rolloff/dumpster trucks.
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Other support vehicles and equipment as needed.
Responsibilities:
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Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and engine issues across a variety of equipment types.
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Perform routine preventive maintenance (oil changes, fluid checks, greasing, filter changes, etc.).
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Repair or replace worn/damaged parts (engines, hydraulics, brakes, transmissions, etc.).
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Weld and fabricate repairs as needed.
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Keep accurate maintenance logs and repair records.
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Order parts and manage inventory of common wear items.
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Respond to equipment breakdowns in the field when needed.
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Inspect equipment for safety compliance and DOT requirements (for trucks).
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Work with ops/management to plan maintenance schedules that minimize crew downtime.
Qualifications:
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Proven experience as a diesel/heavy equipment mechanic (tree service, construction, or similar industry preferred).
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Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems (essential for cranes, chippers, skids, and loaders).
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Experience with diesel engines and truck maintenance/repair.
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Welding and fabrication skills a plus.
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Valid driver's license; CDL a plus.
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Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple pieces of equipment.
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Own basic hand tools (company provides specialty/heavy tools).
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Comfortable working outdoors and in shop conditions.
Benefits:
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Health, Dental, Vision insurance.
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401(k) matching after 6 months of employment.
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Paid major holidays.
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PTO after 1 year of employment.
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Opportunity for growth within the company.
