Field Aerial Technician: Maintenance & Diagnostics

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 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