Aerial Equipment Mechanic

GM EQUIPMENT CORP; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Signing bonus

Job summary

GM Equipment Corporation in Columbus, OH is seeking an experienced Aerial Equipment Mechanic to join our growing team. You will service, inspect, and repair aerial lifts and material handling equipment, ensuring safe, rental-ready operation for our customers.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in heavy equipment repair, strong hydraulic and electrical troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work in shop or on site.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in heavy equipment repair or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of engines and mechanical systems.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing equipment.
• JLG or Genie certification.
• Extensive aerial lift repair experience.
• 7+ years of equipment repair experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare rental equipment for customers by performing service, inspections, and preventative maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair equipment issues.
• Perform hydraulic and electrical repairs.
• Repair or replace damaged or failed components.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on aerial lifts and material handling equipment.
• Complete accurate daily service records and paperwork.
• Work both in the shop and at customer/job sites.
• Maintain equipment in a safe, reliable, rental-ready condition.
• Perform other related mechanical and maintenance duties as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Engines

Troubleshooting

Mechanical systems

Tools

JLG certification

Genie certification

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Signing bonus

GM Equipment Corporation is a fast-growing equipment rental company with locations throughout Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. We provide construction equipment rentals throughout the region, specializing in Aerial Lifts (Boom & Scissor Lifts) and Material Handling Equipment (Telehandlers & Forklifts).

Due to significant growth, we are looking for an experienced Aerial Equipment Mechanic to join our Columbus, OH team.

If you have experience repairing aerial equipment and enjoy troubleshooting hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Prepare rental equipment for customers by performing service, inspections, and preventative maintenance
• Diagnose and repair equipment issues
• Perform hydraulic and electrical repairs
• Repair or replace damaged or failed components
• Perform maintenance and repairs on aerial lifts and material handling equipment
• Complete accurate daily service records and paperwork
• Work both in the shop and at customer/job sites
• Maintain equipment in a safe, reliable, rental-ready condition
• Perform other related mechanical and maintenance duties as needed

Qualifications & Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in heavy equipment repair or a related field
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of engines and mechanical systems
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing equipment

  Highly Preferred

  We are especially interested in experienced technicians with:

  • JLG or Genie certification
  • Extensive aerial lift repair experience
  • 7+ years of equipment repair experience

  Above-average pay is available for qualified JLG or Genie certified technicians with 7+ years of experience.

  What We Offer

  • Competitive pay — paid weekly
  • 8-hour shifts with overtime available
  • Sign-on bonus available
  • Company-matched 401(k)
  • Paid time off for your birthday
  • One Friday off per month (optional)
  • Boot allowance
  • Company-paid lunch once a month
  • Paid holidays
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Short-term disability and accident insurance
  • Company uniforms
  • Company service truck for Field Service Technicians
  • Company-paid cell phone

  The Ideal Candidate

  We're looking for a dependable, hands-on technician who takes pride in keeping equipment safe, reliable, and ready for the next customer. The ideal candidate has strong hydraulic and electrical troubleshooting skills, understands heavy equipment, and can diagnose problems and complete repairs efficiently.