How to hire a mobile technician

How to hire a mobile technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step mobile technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a mobile technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new mobile technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your mobile technician job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a mobile technician for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect mobile technician also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of mobile technicians and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Mobile Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Mobile Technician	Heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians inspect, maintain, and repair vehicles and machinery used in construction, farming, rail transportation, and other industries.	$13-37
   Construction Equipment Mechanic	Construction equipment mechanics repair and service various construction machines like tractors, paving machines, bulldozers, etc. Most construction machines run on engines using diesel fuel instead of gasoline and require special repair training... Show more	$15-30
   Heavy Equipment Mechanic	A heavy equipment mechanic is responsible for operating the heavy machinery used in the production of various industries, inspecting inconsistencies, running diagnostic tests, and replacing defective components to ensure its operational safety and efficiency. Heavy equipment mechanics also upgrade engine systems to boost optimal performance, analyze damage costs, and repair equipment parts with the assistance of other mechanical staff... Show more	$17-31

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • Patient Care
   • Troubleshoot
   • Preventive Maintenance
   • Ladders
   • DOT
   • Safety Regulations
   • Service Calls
   • HVAC
   • CPR
   • Plumbing
   • Hand Tools
   • OSHA
   • Roofing

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead and architect MDM migration from Sybase Afaria to Airwatch.
   • service and monitoring, VAV's, M.S.D.S, H.I.P.P.A., B.A.S.
   • Install complete heating, cooling and ventilation systems.
   • Open and close business and often run it alone.
   • Diagnose and test all the RF units using electronics equipments.
   • Provide customer training and documentation on PBX features and operations.

   More mobile technician duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the mobile technician job description is a good way to get more applicants. A mobile technician salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a mobile technician in Mississippi may be lower than in Massachusetts, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level mobile technician. Additionally, a mobile technician with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average mobile technician salary

   $47,164yearly

   $22.68 hourly rate

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   Entry-level mobile technician salary

   $28,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average mobile technician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$72,668	$35
   2	New York	$69,070	$33
   3	District of Columbia	$61,104	$29
   4	Illinois	$61,053	$29
   5	Georgia	$54,339	$26
   6	Arizona	$53,080	$26
   7	North Carolina	$52,481	$25
   8	Washington	$52,243	$25
   9	Pennsylvania	$51,372	$25
   10	Virginia	$50,482	$24
   11	Michigan	$49,151	$24
   12	Colorado	$49,091	$24
   13	Oregon	$47,041	$23
   14	Arkansas	$46,987	$23
   15	Wisconsin	$46,950	$23
   16	Texas	$46,620	$22
   17	Alabama	$46,517	$22
   18	Ohio	$46,330	$22
   19	Oklahoma	$45,712	$22
   20	Utah	$45,469	$22

   Average mobile technician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Yahoo	$120,740	$58.05
   2	Barclays	$108,029	$51.94
   3	Accenture	$89,997	$43.27
   4	Tesla	$89,983	$43.26
   5	Activision Blizzard	$88,812	$42.70	1
   6	Lucid Motors	$82,964	$39.89	31
   7	General Dynamics Mission Systems	$81,265	$39.07
   8	Emanate Health	$81,041	$38.96
   9	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$80,090	$38.50	7
   10	City of Detroit	$79,765	$38.35
   11	Atlas Copco Drilling Solutions LLC	$65,683	$31.58
   12	Waste Management	$61,683	$29.66	7
   13	Republic Services	$60,428	$29.05	29
   14	Matrix Medical Network	$58,966	$28.35
   15	St. Tammany Health System	$58,721	$28.23	2
   16	General Dynamics	$57,858	$27.82	17
   17	CITRUS VALLEY PHYSICIANS GROUP	$57,071	$27.44	3
   18	SunSource	$56,413	$27.12	5
   19	Chickasaw Nation Industries	$56,016	$26.93
   20	Nes Holdings	$55,652	$26.76

4. Writing a mobile technician job description

   A job description for a mobile technician role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a mobile technician job description:

   Mobile technician job description example

   We are hiring an experienced Heavy Duty Truck Technician to operate out of a mobile service truck. The Mobile Service Technician will perform minor to major repairs at a customer's location.
   
   We offer competitive wages and a full benefits package including medical, dental, life, disability insurance, 401(K), paid holidays, paid vacation/personal time, and an employee car discount program.
   
   ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Answering all service calls.Completing all necessary paperwork.Diagnose cause of any malfunction and perform repair.Perform work with efficiency and accuracy in accordance with dealership and factory standards.Communicate with the parts department to obtain needed parts.Save and tag parts if warranty.All communication with customer.Road test vehicles when required, to quality check work performed.Keep abreast of factory technical bulletins.Keep service truck neat and clean and be able to account for all dealership owned tools at all times.Understand and follow federal, state and local regulations governing the disposal of hazardous waste.Perform functions and duties of the job that may require additional or different tasks to be performed when circumstances change.Other duties as assigned by manager.May be required to work in the shop.
   
   WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ABILITIES:Required to perform work inside and outside, in all-weather situations, at the shop division location.Requires frequent sitting, standing, balancing, bending or stooping for prolonged periods of time.Manual dexterity, fine manipulation and the ability to reach with hands and arms and lift up to 80 lbs.Must be able to operate simple to complex and heavy-duty machinery.Normal range of hearing and vision.
   
   REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:We are looking for a motivated individual who can work independently.Experience diagnosing and repairing diesel trucks.Computer skills.Strong trouble shooting skills.Strong customer service skills.Welding experience a plus.Valid driver's license with the ability to obtain a CDL.Good MVR and criminal background.Must obtain an AC refrigerant recovery certificate.Ability to work flexible hours.High school diploma or equivalent.Ability to successfully complete a General Abilities Assessment and pass a post-offer background check, physical and drug screening.
   
   DETAIL:Type: Hourly (Flat-rate) Compensation Range: $15.00 to $34.50Bonus Eligibility: Up to $5000 sign on bonus Reports To: Mobile Service ManagerClosing Date: Open until filled.
   All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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5. Post your job

   To find mobile technicians for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any mobile technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level mobile technicians with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your mobile technician job on Zippia to find and recruit mobile technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit mobile technicians, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new mobile technician

   Once you've decided on a perfect mobile technician candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new mobile technician first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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