Fleet Maintenance Mechanic

Location: Van Horn, Texas
Industry: Space
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Potential weekend work based on need)
Compensation: Hourly rate + Monthly per diem for travel expenses

CSS is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Mechanic to support our client in the space industry in Van Horn, Texas. This role is responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance on a variety of equipment, including motor vehicles, mobile cranes, aerial lifts, earth-moving equipment, and generators. The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of hands-on experience with heavy equipment maintenance, inspections, and repairs, ensuring compliance with ANSI/OSHA and DOT regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Inspections & Preventive Maintenance:

• Perform heavy equipment inspections per ANSI/OSHA
• Conduct Annual DOT inspections.
• Execute planned maintenance according to CMMS schedules set by the client.
• Maintain and service a variety of assets, including but not limited to:
• Motor vehicles
• Telehandlers
• Aerial lifts
• Mobile cranes
• Earth-moving equipment
• Mobile generators
• Conduct tire replacements for all vehicles and equipment.

Corrective Maintenance:

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical and electrical issues.
• Perform component replacements and two-person jobs as needed.
• Implement temporary fixes when required.
• Service highway vehicles and UTVs (e.g., Polaris Rangers).

Administrative & Compliance Tasks:

• Complete and update work orders in the client's CMMS system.
• Organize parts inventory and maintain workspace following 5S principles.
• Ensure proper record retention in compliance with client policies.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience as a mechanic
• Strong knowledge of heavy equipment maintenance and repair.
• Familiarity with ANSI/OSHA and DOT compliance.
• Proficiency in CMMS software for tracking and documenting maintenance tasks.
• Advanced certifications in heavy equipment maintenance, diesel mechanics, or related fields (e.g., ASE Certification, EVT Certification, OSHA Certifications, or Manufacturer-Specific Certifications) preferred.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.
• US Persons Only (US Citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents).

Why Join CSS?

At CSS, we take pride in supporting cutting-edge projects in the space industry. This role offers the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art equipment and contribute to mission-critical operations.

CSS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Full medical benefits for employees and their direct family members
• Participation in the Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP)
• Education/Certification Reimbursement

CSS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer who provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetic information. In addition to federal law requirements, CSS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.