Field Mechanical Technician

Alta Equipment Company; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading equipment dealership as a Field Mechanical Technician in Kennesaw, GA! This role is perfect for skilled technicians with a passion for diesel and heavy equipment repair. You'll provide vital field support for material handling systems, ensuring optimal performance for customers. The company offers extensive training, a competitive benefits package, and a supportive work environment where your skills will shine. If you're ready to make a difference and grow your career with a top employer, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Company P card

Company paid cell phone

Manufacturer technical training programs

Outstanding benefits package

401(k) plan with a match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Company uniform

Qualifications

• Experience with material handling equipment is a plus.
• Ability to perform mechanical, electrical, hydraulic maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair material handling equipment on-site.
• Document service visits and provide customer feedback.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting experience

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Electrical maintenance

Ability to work independently

Customer service skills

Education

Tech school graduate in automotive or diesel

5 years of equivalent experience

Tools

Welding tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Field Mechanical Technician

Kennesaw, GA, USA
Req #836

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Come work for one of the largest equipment dealerships 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 P card


• Company paid cell phone


• Manufacturer technical training programs


• Outstanding benefits package offering Dental, Vision, and 100% employer paid Medical insurance, plus much more!)


• 401(k) plan with a match


• Employee stock purchase plan


• Paid time off


• Paid holidays


• Competitive wages


• Company uniform

PeakLogix, an Alta Equipment company, is an industry leader in the Material Handling market segment providing innovative solutions that simplify the warehouse order fulfillment experience and introduces new efficiencies that increase productivity when fulfilling customer orders. We are looking to add a Field Mechanical Technician to our team in the Kennesaw, Georgia area.

Auto Mechanics and Diesel Mechanics are encouraged to apply!

This role includes field support (troubleshooting, repair, and PM) of installed material handling equipment such as conveyor systems, carousel systems, VLM (Vertical Lift Module), light directed picking systems (IPTI, ATOP, and Tablets). In this position, you will support our customers' equipment and their operations in conjunction with PeakLogix offerings.

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

• Responsible for hardware Field Service (troubleshooting, repair, and PM) and Customer Service duties in the assigned region.


• Responsible for providing all hardware support, including Preventive Maintenance, emergency service and troubleshooting of customer equipment remotely and/or onsite.


• Thoroughly document each service visit via electronic service reports.


• Provide feedback to customer and PeakLogix personnel on field issues, problems, and recommended solutions.


• Use empathy and best judgment to help address customer concerns.


• In conjunction with Field Service responsibilities, identify customer needs and offer upgrades and other company offerings to resolve current and future issues.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience with material handling equipment, including carousels, conveyor systems, light directed picking, and VLMs is a plus.


• Tech school (automotive, diesel, small engine, etc.) graduate or 5 years of material handling equipment maintenance equivalent experience is a must.


• Ability to drive long distances and still be able to perform the required duties


• Willingness to do mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic maintenance on covered equipment


• Ability to work independently (extensive remote support available!)


• Be the primary person to interact with customers after equipment installation.


• Ability to act as a consultant to address customer needs


• Ability to prioritize work and manage customer expectations


• Knowledge of motor controls, VFDs (Variable Frequency Drive), power supplies, and breaker systems


• Possess mechanical, pneumatics, hydraulics aptitude


• Mechanical experience including working on motors, gear boxes, chains, pulleys, bearings, belts, and drive rollers


• Welding experience is desired


• Troubleshooting Experience


• Ability to manage time to work within confines of traffic, customer work hours, etc


• Willingness to work a day shift on Saturday approximately 50% of the time.


• Possess a valid driver's license and a clean driving history


• Preferred: Knowledge of industrial electric, electronic interface devices, PLC, and safety interlock systems

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Physical/Sensory Functions: Regularly will use hands, talk/hear; Frequently will sit; stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and smell


• Vision: No special vision requirements


• Lift and/or Move Functions: Frequently will lift up to 75 pounds


• Work Environment: frequently will work near moving mechanical parts. Rarely will work near fumes or airborne particles

About Alta:

Culture is Job #1. Alta Equipment Group prides itself in living by our Guiding Principles: Invest in the Best, Passion for Excellence, Customers for Life, Mutual Respect and One Team. More than an equipment company, Alta is an innovator of solutions, delivering diverse products and unrivaled support centered on building lasting customer relationships.

If you have a passion for excellence and are ready to make a difference within our organization, we're ready for you. Whether it's selling the world's-best big iron, rolling up your sleeves and servicing our industry-leading construction and material handling product brands or being a difference maker behind the scenes, we can use your skillset.

At Alta Equipment Group, we believe in mutual respect and are committed to diversity while inspiring our employees to reach their maximum potential. Voted a "Top Work Place USA", our employees across North America are committed to excellence. It's the Alta way.

So, let's start the conversation. Click the link to apply and begin the journey of a lifetime.

What We Look For:

At Alta Equipment Group, we are looking for candidates who are a cultural fit with our organization and understand that every task and job goes toward fostering customers for life. Along with that, a great attitude that embraces mutual respect and delivering a consistent high energy level that exudes a passion for excellence. Also, we are searching for a skill set that has a high aptitude for the position with a continual focus on investing in one's profession through additional training and learning.

Other Opportunities at Alta:

Please visit our careers page at altg.jobsto view other openings that may be of interest to you!

Alta Equipment Group is an equal opportunity employer. This means we do not discriminate on account of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, height, weight, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, misdemeanor arrest record, or membership in any other classification protected under applicable law. If you believe the Company has violated its equal employment opportunity policy in any way, please contact [emailprotected] immediately!

Other details

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  Job Family
  Field Technician
  
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  Pay Type
  Hourly
  

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• Kennesaw, GA, USA

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