Job Description

Job Location Houston, TX 77064 Salary Range $30.00 - $45.00 Hourly

Job Category Operational/Non-ERD

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Grade III

Location: Based out of Houston, Texas - (Traveling Required)

Reports to: Shop Manager

Compensation Range: $30 – $50 hourly (based on experience and qualifications)

Other

Compensation: Eligible for overtime and $40 daily per diem while traveling

Benefits: Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off and travel opportunities

The Ceres Commitment

Ceres Environmental Services is a leader in crisis management, rapid response, and disaster recovery, committed to rebuilding stronger, safer communities. Founded in 1976, Ceres has secured more than $3.2 billion in government-funded contracts, reflecting decades of trusted service in delivering critical aid.

We specialize in emergency response, environmental services, planning, and consulting, including debris removal, blue roofs, logistics, debris management, demolition, recycling, forest management, and coastal and marine restoration. As a licensed general contractor, we offer unparalleled expertise to restore stability where it’s needed most.

Driven by Purpose, Powered by People
At Ceres, we believe you’re more than just an employee; you’re part of a team with a purpose and a meaningful mission. Whether in management, field operations, or behind the scenes, every team member plays a vital role in restoring hope, helping communities recover and rebuild.

We value initiative, respect diversity, and give our people the freedom to lead. We offer competitive pay, travel opportunities, and a culture built on resilience and teamwork.

If you show up with compassion, share the commitment, react with urgency, and deliver solutions, you’ll fit right in. We don’t just respond to challenges—we rise to them.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a highly skilled Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Level III to join our team. This role is critical to maintaining and repairing heavy-duty vehicles and mobile equipment used in construction and disaster recovery operations. The position requires advanced mechanical aptitude and the ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues. The mechanic will work independently and as part of a team, often traveling to various job sites. Success in the first 12 months includes mastering our fleet systems, ensuring equipment uptime, and contributing to safe and efficient operations.

What You Will Do

• Read job orders, observe, and listen to truck/equipment in operation to determine malfunction, and plan work procedures.
• Disassemble machinery, heavy equipment, and diesel/gasoline engines to remove parts and make applicable repairs.
• Diagnose, analyze, repair, adjust and align components of machinery, heavy equipment, and engines to determine correct direction of repair and root cause of failure.
• Order and/or requisition parts and materials as needed.
• Maintain vehicle records by annotating all received services and repairs.
• Complete test runs on repaired machinery, heavy equipment, and engines to verify adequacy of repairs.
• Understand and perform various daily and weekly assignments from verbal or written communication.
• Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly.
• Adhere to all company safety standards/policies and applicable OSHA regulations.
• Travel to work at different job sites as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience repairing and maintaining a wide variety of heavy equipment, including heavy-duty vehicles, construction-grade equipment, and automotive systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, hydralic and electronic issues across complex systems.
• Proficiency with all tools needed to perform the duties above.
• Valid state issued driver’s license and a clean MVR.
• Travel required; must be willing to travel and able to work at different job sites as needed during storm season.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred

Qualifications

• Hydraulic troubleshooting experience.
• Extremely advanced mechanical aptitude.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Willingness to follow safety procedures and use safety equipment consistently.

What to Expect

As a Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Level III at Ceres Environmental, you will be part of a mission-driven team focused on restoring communities after disasters. You will work in dynamic environments, often outdoors and in challenging conditions, performing critical repairs and maintenance on heavy equipment. You’ll be expected to travel, adapt quickly, and maintain high safety standards. Your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of our recovery operations.

Physical Requirements and Environment

• Frequent standing, bending, reaching, stretching, climbing, and crouching.
• Work on top of, under, and in tight compartments of vehicles in cramped or awkward positions.
• Lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted; heavier items with assistance or lifting devices.
• Push, pull, and position parts, assemblies, and equipment.
• Work from ladders or platforms at varying heights.
• Exposure to outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, high places, fumes, chemicals, and vibration.
• Use of prescribed safety equipment including hearing protection, hard hats, steel-toe shoes, gloves, respirators, and protective clothing.
• Noise level in the work environment is often loud.

Why Join Ceres?

At Ceres, you won’t just have a job, you’ll have a mission. Your work will directly impact the speed and strength of community recovery after disasters.

We offer:
• A collaborative, mission-driven culture.

• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

• The chance to make a lasting difference for communities across the U.S.

Ceres Environmental is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

E-Verify: We comply with federal law by verifying employment eligibility.

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