Fuel & Lube Technician (Heavy Equipment) at MasTec in Austin, TX

Job description

Overview Are you an experienced technician looking to keep your evenings at home while supporting major heavy civil construction projects? At McKee Utility Contractors , our field teams rely heavily on our service trucks to keep excavators, dozers, and loaders moving. As our Heavy Equipment Fuel & Lube Technician , you’ll be the backbone of our job sites across the Austin and Hutto areas , ensuring our heavy equipment fleet stays fueled, greased, and running at peak performance. The Schedule & Location: Based locally in the Austin / Hutto area with daily routes between job sites— no overnight or extended travel required, meaning you're home every night. What You Bring: A valid Class B CDL , a clean driving record, and a strong mechanical aptitude for preventive maintenance. (Experience fueling heavy equipment or using fleet software like HCSS is a huge plus, but we are ready to train the right person!) What We Offer: Competitive pay, comprehensive family health benefits, 401(k) matching, and stability with MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure. The Fuel & Lube Technician keeps our heavy equipment fleet running by fueling, lubricating, and servicing machines on active construction sites. You'll operate a fuel/lube truck, perform scheduled preventive maintenance, and catch small problems before they become costly breakdowns. Location & Travel Details: This position is based in the Austin / Hutto area with travel between job sites daily. Extended or overnight travel is not typically expected. Company Overview McKee Utility Contractors is a family-founded and operated company with over 40 years of proven expertise in water and wastewater line installation, tunneling, and boring, and concrete structure construction. Since our beginning, we have been dedicated to delivering the critical infrastructure that strengthens communities and supports a higher quality of life. Our deep knowledge of soil bore analysis, local environments, and regional regulations - combined with our uncompromising commitment to safety, precise budgeting, on-time delivery, and strategic planning - has established McKee as a trusted partner for reliable, efficient water and wastewater system construction across multiple regions. McKee is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment. The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across our renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building operating groups. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do. Responsibilities Fuel and grease heavy equipment (excavators, dozers, loaders, haul trucks, graders, rollers, and similar) on a daily route across job sites. Perform preventive maintenance at scheduled intervals, including oil, filter, and fluid changes on smaller equipment. Knowledge of PMs on larger equipment a plus. Inspect equipment for leaks, worn components, damaged hoses, tires, undercarriage wear, and safety issues, and report findings to the shop. Operate and maintain the fuel/lube service truck, including pumps, reels, hoses, and compressor. (2500-5500 truck with non-hazmat fuel trailer. Keep accurate records of fuel usage, hour-meter readings, PM services, and fluids dispensed (paper or fleet software such as [HCSS / Telematics / other]). Collect oil samples for fluid analysis programs. Handle, store, and dispose of fuels, oils, and waste fluids in compliance with EPA, DOT, and company spill-prevention procedures. Respond to spills and maintain spill kits on the truck. Coordinate service times with superintendents and operators to minimize downtime. Follow all OSHA, MSHA (if applicable), and site-specific safety rules. Qualifications Required Valid Class B CDL Clean driving record and ability to pass DOT physical and drug screening. Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand tools and grease equipment. Preferred Familiarity with telematics or fleet maintenance softwar