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Mobile Hose Installation Technician
PIRTEK Brownsville
Brownsville, TX 78521 and the Rio Grande Valley
Full-time Field / mobile On-call rotation
About PIRTEK Brownsville
PIRTEK Brownsville is a locally owned franchise providing 24/7/365 on-site hydraulic and industrial hose replacement across Brownsville, Harlingen, San Benito, Port Isabel, and the surrounding Rio Grande Valley. We work from fully equipped mobile service vans and commit to a 1-hour emergency ETA so ports, plants, farms, and job sites get back to work without hauling equipment to a shop.
Our customers include the Port of Brownsville, marine and ship-repair yards, construction and earthmoving contractors, manufacturers and maquiladora support operations, agriculture, waste and recycling fleets, and oil, gas, and energy sites along the South Texas corridor. See PIRTEK Brownsville for the service model.
PIRTEK is the nation's leading provider of on-site hydraulic and industrial hose assembly and replacement. This location is independently owned and operated.
The Role
You will run a purpose-built PIRTEK mobile workshop van and respond to service calls across the Valley. Most days you will diagnose a failed hose, cut, clean, tag, and crimp a replacement on site, get the machine back in service, and leave the customer with a clean, documented job.
Hydraulic hose experience is not required. We train you on PIRTEK products, processes, safety, and how to operate the van. Mechanical aptitude, a clean driving record, and the willingness to work dirty jobs in heat, rain, and after hours matter more than a hose-shop resume.
This is a messy, physical, customer-facing job. You will get oil on your hands, climb on equipment, and take rotating after-hours calls. If you like working independently, solving problems on the spot, and representing a local business on site, this is the role.
Responsibilities
Respond to on-site service calls across Brownsville and the Rio Grande Valley, indoors and outdoors
Identify worn, leaking, or failed hydraulic and industrial hoses
Remove the failed assembly and fabricate the replacement on the van (cut, clean, tag, crimp)
Install the new hose and confirm the equipment is running before you leave
Contain and clean oil spills and contaminants to the customer's standard and to federal, state, and local rules
Perform preventative hose inspections and recommend replacements before a breakdown
Build relationships with new and existing customers and look for follow-up work
Enter job details accurately so invoices are correct
Keep the van, tools, inventory, and uniforms clean, stocked, and ready
Follow PIRTEK and job-site safety rules, including PPE and site-access requirements
Participate in the rotating after-hours and weekend on-call schedule
Other duties as assigned
What You Bring
Required
High school diploma or GED
Valid driver's license and a clean driving record
Ability to pass a background check
Mechanical aptitude and comfort with hand tools
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to stand, kneel, bend, climb, and work in awkward positions
Ability to work outdoors in South Texas heat and weather
Ability to read, write, and communicate with customers in English
Self-motivated, dependable, and comfortable working alone in the field
Willingness to work a rotating on-call schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Preferred
Bilingual English / Spanish
Experience on heavy equipment, diesel trucks, marine equipment, farm equipment, industrial maintenance, or automotive / field mechanics
Prior mobile service, hose fabrication, or hydraulic system work
Local knowledge of Brownsville, Harlingen, and Cameron County job sites
Ability to obtain site credentials (TWIC, OSHA 10, MSHA, or customer-specific badges) as needed
What We Offer
Competitive hourly pay based on experience
Overtime and on-call incentive pay
Company service van for work and commuting
Paid PIRTEK technical training, plus 24/7 technician support for unusual field problems
Uniforms provided
Career path to lead technician, operations, or franchise ownership
A local, owner-operated shop where no two days look the same
Schedule and Territory
Full-time, typically Monday-Friday field days
Rotating after-hours and weekend emergency coverage to support 24/7/365 service
Territory: Brownsville, TX and surrounding Rio Grande Valley / South Texas sites
Mobile service only - you work from the van, not a walk-in counter
PIRTEK Brownsville
Brownsville, TX 78521
This franchise is independently owned and operated. PIRTEK Brownsville is an equal opportunity employer.
Company Description
PIRTEK Brownsville is a locally owned franchise providing 24/7/365 on-site hydraulic and industrial hose replacement across Brownsville, Harlingen, San Benito, Port Isabel, and the surrounding Rio Grande Valley. We work from fully equipped mobile service vans and commit to a 1-hour emergency ETA so ports, plants, farms, and job sites get back to work without hauling equipment to a shop.
Company Description PIRTEK Brownsville is a locally owned franchise providing 24/7/365 on-site hydraulic and industrial hose replacement across Brownsville, Harlingen, San Benito, Port Isabel, and the surrounding Rio Grande Valley. We work from fully equipped mobile service vans and commit to a 1-hour emergency ETA so ports, plants, farms, and job sites get back to work without hauling equipment to a shop.
