1st Shift Maintenance Tech: Heavy Equipment & Facility

QPS Employment Group; Mount Pleasant (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group is seeking a Maintenance Tech for a Mount Pleasant, IA location. This is a 1st shift, direct hire role offering $20.00-$25.00 per hour.

You will inspect, diagnose, maintain and repair heavy equipment and vehicles, with a focus on reliability and uptime. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems, and keeping accurate service records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required; technical training preferred.
• Experience with heavy equipment maintenance and vehicle upkeep is desired.
• Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical systems.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance practices and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair heavy equipment and machinery.
• Perform preventive maintenance services including lubrication and fluid changes.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and service documentation.
• Coordinate servicing schedules to ensure operational readiness.
• Inspect and repair company vehicles and fleet equipment.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Strong mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Diesel/gas engines familiarity

Ability to read manuals/schematics

Safety and compliance

Manual dexterity with tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training or vocational certification

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Shop tools

Blueprints & schematics

Job description

QPS Employment Group is seeking a Maintenance Tech for a Mount Pleasant, IA location. This is a 1st shift, direct hire role offering $20.00-$25.00 per hour.

You will inspect, diagnose, maintain and repair heavy equipment and vehicles, with a focus on reliability and uptime. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems, and keeping accurate service records.