Equipment Service Technician Jobs in Texas
Equipment Service Technician jobs in Texas represent one of the most active markets in the country, concentrated in industrial manufacturing, oil and gas, healthcare systems, and commercial HVAC across a wide seniority range from entry-level to senior field technicians. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio anchor most of the hiring, with major employers like Schlumberger, Siemens, and Texas Health Resources maintaining large and ongoing equipment service operations statewide. The most in-demand specialties are industrial automation, medical equipment servicing, and HVAC-R systems. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Summary
Operates heavy construction equipment for construction and maintenance of the City of Dallas’ facilities and utilities, maintains roads, disposes of sludge waste; maintains sewer systems and other essential infrastructure on various City sites and in all weather conditions.
Job Description
Overview
The Heavy Equipment Operator serves as a central role in construction and infrastructure projects, operates and drives heavy construction equipment for new construction or maintenance of City facilities and utilities. Completes assigned projects and tasks, including Maintaining roads, disposing of waste, removing large debris, and performing excavation work in a safe and accurate manner using a large variety of construction equipment.
Essential Functions
1. Operates, drives, and manipulates heavy equipment such as trash compactors at landfills, track machines including crawler dozers, crawler loaders, and track hoes; safely operates maintainers, scrapers, dirt compactors, trailer tipping machines, cranes, and draglines.
2. Operates and maintains heavy equipment by adjusting level and angle of grader blades, change-outs of buckets, and other parts of equipment.
3. Plans, determines, and communicates daily work and routes of member crews in absence of the Crew Leader; provides direction and leadership when needed to ensure effective and safe operations.
4. Trains crew, lower-level drivers and operators in maintaining and inspecting equipment to prolong usefulness and ensure adherence to all safety protocols and practices.
5. Completes work orders, job tickets, and other administrative forms; ensures accuracy and quality of work completion.
6. Drives truck and trailer rigs to transport earth moving or other medium to large sized automotive equipment to job site.
7. Safely performs other related work as needed or assigned at all times.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of equipment operation and capabilities.
Knowledge of and adherence to the safety procedures at all times.
Strong motor skills and eye-hand-foot coordination.
Ability to control speed and direction of moderately complex heavy motorized equipment.
Knowledge of and ability to maneuver numerous types of equipment.
Skill in performing minor mechanical repair and maintenance work.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under adverse climatic conditions.
Sufficient knowledge of English to keep records, place orders, and prepare simple narrative reports.
Ability to climb, dig, work in tight spaces, on uneven surfaces, walking, stooping, and kneeling.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships.
Minimum Qualifications
EXPERIENCE
- Four (4) years of experience as an equipment operator with at least two (2) years of experience operating heavy equipment.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Texas Driver's License with good driving record.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) License preferred for Water.
Other heavy equipment endorsements within the State of Texas highly preferred.
Applicants with a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), issued by a state other than Texas, must obtain a Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within ninety (90) days.
Salary Range
$52,249.60 - $60,008.00
The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.
City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Welcome to the City of Dallas!
The City of Dallas is one of the largest employers in the DFW Metroplex. We offer growth opportunities and a chance to make a difference in our community.
Questions? Contact our recruiting departments:
Civil Service - civilserviceinfo@dallascityhall.com
Talent - Acquisition hrtalent@dallas.gov
Dallas is Growing. Grow With Us.
Looking for more than just a job? The City of Dallas offers careers with purpose. With competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and a vibrant work culture,
we’re committed to helping you thrive while you help our city flourish. Be part of a team that’s committed to service, innovation, and community.
Job Summary
Operates heavy construction equipment for construction and maintenance of the City of Dallas’ facilities and utilities, maintains roads, disposes of sludge waste; maintains sewer systems and other essential infrastructure on various City sites and in all weather conditions.
Job Description
Overview
The Heavy Equipment Operator serves as a central role in construction and infrastructure projects, operates and drives heavy construction equipment for new construction or maintenance of City facilities and utilities. Completes assigned projects and tasks, including Maintaining roads, disposing of waste, removing large debris, and performing excavation work in a safe and accurate manner using a large variety of construction equipment.
Essential Functions
1. Operates, drives, and manipulates heavy equipment such as trash compactors at landfills, track machines including crawler dozers, crawler loaders, and track hoes; safely operates maintainers, scrapers, dirt compactors, trailer tipping machines, cranes, and draglines.
2. Operates and maintains heavy equipment by adjusting level and angle of grader blades, change-outs of buckets, and other parts of equipment.
3. Plans, determines, and communicates daily work and routes of member crews in absence of the Crew Leader; provides direction and leadership when needed to ensure effective and safe operations.
4. Trains crew, lower-level drivers and operators in maintaining and inspecting equipment to prolong usefulness and ensure adherence to all safety protocols and practices.
5. Completes work orders, job tickets, and other administrative forms; ensures accuracy and quality of work completion.
6. Drives truck and trailer rigs to transport earth moving or other medium to large sized automotive equipment to job site.
7. Safely performs other related work as needed or assigned at all times.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of equipment operation and capabilities.
Knowledge of and adherence to the safety procedures at all times.
Strong motor skills and eye-hand-foot coordination.
Ability to control speed and direction of moderately complex heavy motorized equipment.
Knowledge of and ability to maneuver numerous types of equipment.
Skill in performing minor mechanical repair and maintenance work.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under adverse climatic conditions.
Sufficient knowledge of English to keep records, place orders, and prepare simple narrative reports.
Ability to climb, dig, work in tight spaces, on uneven surfaces, walking, stooping, and kneeling.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships.
Minimum Qualifications
EXPERIENCE
- Four (4) years of experience as an equipment operator with at least two (2) years of experience operating heavy equipment.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Texas Driver's License with good driving record.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) License preferred for Water.
Other heavy equipment endorsements within the State of Texas highly preferred.
Applicants with a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), issued by a state other than Texas, must obtain a Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within ninety (90) days.
Salary Range
$52,249.60 - $60,008.00
The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.
City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Welcome to the City of Dallas!
The City of Dallas is one of the largest employers in the DFW Metroplex. We offer growth opportunities and a chance to make a difference in our community.
Questions? Contact our recruiting departments:
Civil Service - civilserviceinfo@dallascityhall.com
Talent - Acquisition hrtalent@dallas.gov
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Equipment Service Technician Job Market in Texas
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in equipment service technician jobs across Texas.
- High school diploma or equivalent with completion of an accredited technical or vocational program
- Hands-on experience diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining mechanical or electromechanical equipment
- Proficiency reading technical schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment service manuals
- Valid Texas driver's license and ability to travel to customer or field sites
- Working knowledge of electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, or refrigeration as applicable
- Ability to lift heavy equipment and work in industrial, clinical, or outdoor field environments
Equipment Service Technician Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a equipment service technician in Texas?
Most equipment service technician roles in Texas require completing a technical or vocational program in electronics, industrial maintenance, HVAC, or a related discipline at a community college such as Houston Community College or San Antonio College. Certain specialties carry their own credentials: HVAC-R technicians must hold an EPA 608 certification to handle refrigerants, and medical equipment technicians often pursue CBET certification. Texas does not require a single statewide license for the broad equipment service technician role, so employers focus on technical training, certifications relevant to the equipment type, and demonstrated hands-on experience.
Which companies hire equipment service technicians in Texas?
Employers hiring equipment service technicians in Texas right now include Holt, Kirby-Smith Machinery, and Compact Construction Equipment, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Texas's concentration of energy, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing operations means demand is spread across Houston's industrial corridor, the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, and San Antonio's growing medical and defense sectors.
Which Texas cities have the most equipment service technician jobs?
Houston, Dallas, and Irving consistently lead Texas for equipment service technician openings. Houston drives volume through its massive oil and gas, petrochemical, and industrial manufacturing base, while Dallas-Fort Worth draws demand from a diverse mix of commercial real estate, healthcare systems, and technology campuses, and San Antonio contributes steady openings tied to its large military installations, healthcare networks, and expanding manufacturing sector.
Are there remote equipment service technician jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Equipment service technician work is fundamentally hands-on and site-dependent, so fully remote roles are the exception. About 14% of equipment service technician openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions typically involve technical support, service coordination, or remote diagnostics rather than direct equipment repair.
How can I get hired as a equipment service technician in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a certificate or associate degree program in industrial maintenance, HVAC, biomedical equipment technology, or electronics at a Texas community college, then applying to apprenticeship or entry-level technician programs that large employers run for recent graduates. Companies like Siemens and hospital systems affiliated with Texas Health Resources and UT Health offer structured trainee or service associate roles where you work alongside experienced technicians. Earning an EPA 608 certification before applying or building a hands-on project portfolio from coursework gives candidates a clear edge over applicants with equivalent education but no credentials.
Where can I find and apply to equipment service technician jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to equipment service technician jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings updated regularly. Search for roles that fit your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that match. No profile creation is needed to search or apply.
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