Now Hiring: Quality Control Heavy Equipment Technician
Location: Midland, Texas
Position Summary
--We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Quality Control Heavy Equipment Technician to join our growing team in Midland, Texas.
--This position is responsible for ensuring all heavy equipment meets operational, safety, and quality standards both upon return from the field and prior to being dispatched back to customers.
--The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical knowledge, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where equipment is continuously being moved, inspected, repaired, and redeployed.
Essential Job Duties
Equipment Return Inspections
- Conduct comprehensive quality control inspections on heavy equipment returning from customer job sites.
- Perform detailed walk-around inspections to identify mechanical issues, hydraulic leaks, electrical concerns, structural damage, missing components, excessive wear, and other deficiencies.
- Evaluate the overall condition of equipment to determine necessary repairs prior to returning units to service.
- Create detailed inspection reports and document findings on repair tickets and work orders for the maintenance department.
- Coordinate with shop personnel to ensure repairs are completed in a timely manner.
- Move and transport equipment to the maintenance shop for repair and service as needed.
Equipment Readiness & Outbound Inspections
- Perform final quality control inspections on equipment scheduled to return to the field.
- Verify equipment has been properly washed, fueled, serviced, and prepared for customer use.
- Ensure all mechanical repairs have been completed correctly, and all identified deficiencies have been resolved.
- Inspect for any remaining structural damage, safety concerns, or operational issues before releasing equipment.
- Confirm all equipment meets company standards for safety, appearance, and functionality.
- Administrative Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate inspection records, repair documentation, and equipment status reports.
- Monitor and respond to emails regarding equipment returns, repair status updates, and outbound equipment schedules.
- Coordinate with operations, dispatch, mechanics, and management to prioritize equipment readiness and fleet utilization.
- Communicate inspection findings and repair needs clearly and professionally.
Qualifications
- Previous experience with heavy equipment inspections, maintenance, quality control, equipment operations, or a related field required.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify equipment deficiencies and operational concerns.
- Knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and structural components of heavy equipment.
- Experience documenting repair and maintenance requirements.
- Basic computer proficiency, including email communication and digital documentation.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining a team-oriented mindset.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Heavy equipment operating experience strongly preferred.
Work Environment
- This position operates in a high-volume, fast-paced equipment rental environment where equipment is constantly arriving, being serviced, and redeployed.
- The successful candidate must be able to effectively prioritize tasks and maintain accuracy while managing multiple responsibilities.
--Work is performed primarily outdoors and requires the ability to work in all weather conditions, including:
- West Texas heat
- Dusty environments
- Wind
- Rain
- Cold temperatures
- Extended periods of standing and walking
- The position requires frequent climbing on and off equipment, bending, lifting, and moving throughout the yard and shop areas.
What We're Looking For
- Strong mechanical awareness and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to work with urgency without sacrificing quality
- Dependable attendance and strong work ethic
- Commitment to safety and equipment excellence
- Professional communication skills and positive attitude
If you take pride in identifying issues before they become problems and ensuring equipment is safe, reliable, and field-ready, this is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team in Midland, Texas.
