Hands-On Earthmoving Equipment Technician

Thompson Tractor Company; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Tractor in Florida is seeking an Earthmoving Shop Technician to service and repair earth-moving equipment. You will work both independently and as part of a team in a service department shop, applying diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and repair practices to engines, hydraulics, transmissions, and electrical systems.

You must have a valid driver's license and at least one year of mechanical repair experience or equivalent technical education.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year's work experience involving mechanical repairs or a combination of relevant experience and equivalent technical education.
• Experience using personal computers and basic typing skills required.
• MVR required; Med Card and CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to and follows all applicable and required safety standards and procedures.
• Plans and performs minor repairs using correct tools and procedures.
• Performs tasks on engines, hydraulics, transmissions, and electrical components: remove, install, disassemble, reassemble, and adjust.
• Perform preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrates proper use of service information systems.
• Orders and return parts for assigned jobs in timely manner.
• Test and adjust components for optimal performance.
• Works independently in the shop as required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license to be eligible for hire.

Skills

Computer

Parts Identification

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Technical

Mechanical

Education

High school diploma or the equivalent

Technical/other training or better

Job description

Thompson Tractor in Florida is seeking an Earthmoving Shop Technician to service and repair earth-moving equipment. You will work both independently and as part of a team in a service department shop, applying diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and repair practices to engines, hydraulics, transmissions, and electrical systems.

You must have a valid driver's license and at least one year of mechanical repair experience or equivalent technical education.