Aerial Field Technician

Alta Equipment Group; South Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Alta Equipment Company in South Elgin, IL is seeking a full-time Field Aerial Technician to join our South Elgin branch. This union position with Local 150 offers challenging work maintaining and servicing boom lifts, scissor lifts, and other aerial work platforms.

The role requires troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance with minimal supervision. The successful candidate will have 3+ years of experience with aerial equipment, own tools, and a CDL B endorsement, plus proficiency in

Qualifications

• 3+ years of aerial equipment repair or heavy equipment service experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude across engines, powertrains, hydraulics and electrical systems for aerial equipment.
• Own tools for aerial repairs.
• CDL B endorsement on your driver’s license.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Volvo VCADS for diagnostics.
• Ability to read and interpret safety instructions and write reports; communicate with customers.

Responsibilities

• Inspect aerial equipment to ensure operational safety and functionality.
• Remove/install parts on aerial platforms and system accessories.
• Perform maintenance tasks including basic diagnosis of electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Test equipment after maintenance to ensure proper operation.
• Perform general repairs and ensure efficiency and quality.
• Maintain an organized service vehicle and inventory of parts.
• Follow safety standards and company guiding principles.
• Provide minor welding, fabricating, and machining repairs as needed.
• Maintain a clean driving record and safely operate service vehicles.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance and punctual start times.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical systems

Hydraulics

Diagnostics

Reading & writing

Education

CDL B endorsement

Tools

Volvo VCADS

Job description

Alta Equipment Company is seeking a full-time Field Aerial Technician to join our South Elgin, IL branch. This is a union position as part of Local 150. The expected hourly pay for this role ranges between $46.05-$70.85/hr depending on overall candidate experience.

As an Aerial Technician, you will play a key role in maintaining and servicing a wide range of aerial equipment, including boom lifts, scissor lifts, and other aerial work platforms. The ideal candidate will have the expertise to troubleshoot, repair, and conduct preventive maintenance with minimal technical assistance while meeting Alta Equipment’s high standards for performance and safety.

The primary responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of this position consist of, but are not limited to:

• Complete inspections of aerial equipment to ensure operational safety and functionality.
• Remove and install parts on aerial platforms and systems and implement optional accessories.
• Perform maintenance tasks, including basic diagnosis and troubleshooting of electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Test equipment after maintenance to ensure proper operation.
• Perform general repairs and ensure all repairs are completed efficiently and effectively.
• Upkeep of service truck, including maintaining an organized inventory of onboard parts.
• Follow Alta’s Guiding Principles and safety standards during all service tasks.
• Provide minor welding, fabricating, and machining repairs as necessary.
• Maintain a clean driving record in accordance with the company’s insurance carrier’s requirements and safely drive service vehicles.
• Consistent, reliable, and timely attendance, with readiness to begin work at the designated start time.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of previous experience in aerial equipment repair or heavy equipment service (experience with scissor lifts, boom lifts, and other aerial platforms is preferred).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of the following systems: engine, powertrain, hydraulics, and electrical systems, specifically for aerial equipment.
• Possess own tools required for aerial equipment repairs.
• Must maintain a Chauffeurs or CDL B endorsement on your driver’s license.
• Proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook and Volvo VCADS for diagnostics.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals. Able to write routine reports and speak effectively with customers or colleagues.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide. Understanding of basic measurement units, including money, weight, and distance.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense to carry out written or oral instructions and resolve problems in standardized situations.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Physical Functions: Regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands; frequently will talk/hear, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Lift/Move Functions: Regularly lift up to 25 pounds; frequently lift 26-50 pounds; occasionally lift 51-100+ pounds.
• Work Environment: Exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, and vibration. Occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions, risk of electrical shock.