Heavy Equipment Field Technician 2 - Alta Equipment Company

Heavy Equipment Field Technician 2
 
 
 
 
 
Job ID 
2023-5150  
 
# of Openings 
1  
 
 Job Locations  
US-MI-Battle Creek  
 
Category 
Service
Overview
 
 
 
 
Come work for one of the largest equipment dealers in North America! Are you a Technician/Mechanic with diesel, agricultural, or heavy equipment repair experience? If so, then we want you on our team!
Technicians are at the backbone of our organization; therefore, we provide them with the tools and resources to be successful:
Company truck (parked at home each day)
Company fuel card
Company paid cell phone
Manufacturer technical training programs
Tool insurance
Outstanding benefits package (Benefits will be administered through local 324)
Paid time off
Competitive wages
Company uniforms provided
Work schedule: M-F, first shift
 
 
 
 
Responsibilities
 
 
 
Our construction equipment group is seeking a full-time heavy equipment field service diesel technician / mechanic for the Battle Creek, Michigan area based out of our Parma, Michigan branch. This is a union position and will be part of Operating Engineers Local 324.
A Field Technician 2 must be familiar with and able to diagnose and repair any systems problem that occurs for the majority (greater than 50%) of equipment the Company sells. A Field Technician 2 is qualified to successfully, efficiently, and accurately perform the cleaning, maintenance, visual inspection, removal, installation with the help of proper manuals, report writing and the disassembly, assembly, parts reuse evaluation, reconditioning, ordering the correct parts, measuring, adjusting, diagnosing, testing, troubleshooting and equipment failure analysis of their assigned Service department or specialized area, with minimal technical assistance. Also, a Field Technician 2 may be asked to perform minor welding, fabricating, and machining repairs. A Field Technician 2 must become Volvo Level 3 certified. A Field Technician 2 will be required to maintain a Chauffeurs or CDL B endorsement on their driver license and a clean driving record in accordance with the Company's insurance carrier's requirements. Must be able to meet or exceed quoted labor for repairs related to this level, with minimal rework.
The primary responsibilities of the position consist of, but are not limited to:
Complete inspections
Removal and installation of parts
Implementation of optional accessories
Maintenance
Basic diagnosis and troubleshooting
Testing
General repairs
Upkeep of the service truck
Responsible for the inventory of onboard parts
Incorporate Alta's Guiding Principles into daily activities
Performs other duties as assigned
 
Consistent, regular, and reliable attendance including being ready for work at the designated start time
We encourage our Technicians to participate in our in-house training program, allowing them to acquire additional skills in diagnosis and troubleshooting and further advance their career as a technician. Also, company uniforms are provided! 
 
 
 
 
Qualifications
 
 
 
Three years of previous heavy equipment or over the road (OTR) repair experience is required
Excellent mechanical aptitude with a solid understanding of the following systems: engine, power train, hydraulics and electrical