Field Service Technician

Alta Equipment Group; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Tuition assistance

Employee stock purchase plan

Benefits package (Medical, Dental and

Vision and more

401(k) with match

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Job summary

Alta Equipment Group is seeking a full-time Heavy Equipment Field Service Technician based out of Williamsburg, MI. The role involves inspections, removal and installation of parts, maintenance, basic diagnosis, and testing of heavy equipment to ensure peak performance.

You will work with tools including Diagmaster and KAce, bring your own tools, and contribute to continuous training and skill advancement. CDL is a bonus and Alta supports growth and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of wrenching experience.
• CDL license is a bonus.
• Three years of heavy equipment or over the road (OTR) repair experience is required.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude with understanding of engine, powertrain, hydraulics and electrical.
• Possess own tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of equipment.
• Remove and install parts.
• Install optional accessories.
• Perform maintenance and testing.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues.
• Incorporate Alta's Guiding Principles into daily activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Experience repair heavy equipment

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Reading comprehension

Math basics

Wrenching experience

Tools

Diagmaster

KAce

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Posted Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Come work for the largest equipment dealer in North America! Are you a hardworking individual that thrives in a fast-paced environment and looking to take your career to the next level? If so, then come join our award-winning team!

We provide our employees with the following tools and resources to be successful:

• Training
• Tuition assistance
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Outstanding benefits package (Medical, Dental and Vision, plus much more!)
• 401(k) with match
• Competitive wages
• Paid time off
• 10 paid holidays

Alta Equipment and Ginop Sales are seeking a full-time Heavy Equipment Field Service Technician based out of Williamsburg, MI. The primary responsibilities of the position consist of, but are not limited to:

• Complete inspections
• Removal and installation of parts
• Implementation of optional accessories
• Maintenance
• Basic diagnosis and troubleshooting
• Testing
• Incorporate Alta's Guiding Principles into daily activities
• Performs other duties as assigned

Consistent, regular, and reliable attendance including being ready for work at the designated start time

We encourage our Technicians to participate in our in-house training program, allowing them to acquire additional skills in diagnosis and troubleshooting and further advance their career as a technician.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of wrenching experience
• CDL license is a bonus
• Three years of previous heavy equipment or over the road (OTR) repair experience is required
• Excellent mechanical aptitude with a solid understanding of the following systems: engine, power train, hydraulics and electrical
• Possess own tools
• A positive attitude and high energy
• Computer programs - Microsoft Outlook, Diagmaster, KAce
• Language Skills - Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Mathematical Skills - Basic: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Reasoning Ability - Intermediate: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Physical/Sensory Functions: Regularly will stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands; Frequently will talk/hear, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl ; Occasionally will sit.
• Lift and/or Move Functions: Regularly will lift up to 25 pounds; Frequently will lift 26 to 50 pounds; Occasionally will lift from 51 to 100 plus pounds.
• Work Environment: Regularly will work near moving mechanical parts; Frequently will be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions; Occasionally will work in wet or humid conditions (non-weather), risk of electrical shock, vibration.

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.

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.jobs to 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 [e-mail] immediately!