Heavy Equipment Diagnostic & Repair Technician

Birkey's Farm Store, Inc.; Gibson City (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Birkey's Farm Store, Inc. seeks a skilled heavy equipment technician to inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on a range of machinery. You will read schematics, perform welding, and order parts to complete required services with accuracy.

Responsibilities include using diagnostic tools, documenting work orders, and maintaining shop safety and cleanliness while delivering high-quality service to customers.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot, and locate mechanical deficiencies on Heavy Equipment as assigned by the service manager.
• Proper use of diagnostic equipment.
• Determine extent of necessary repairs including identifying major powertrain overhaul needs. Prepare orders for required services. Source and order parts as needed.
• Repair and/or replace all components of diesel engines, hydraulic, air conditioning, electrical, and suspension systems, drive trains, steering, braking, material handling, and operator comfort systems.
• Read, analyze, and interpret technical information from schematics, technical manuals, drawings and procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Perform welding and brazing, fabricate and modify parts, equipment, miscellaneous structures and attachments.
• Keep service manager informed on special parts orders, shortages and malfunctions.
• Complete all work orders (including warranty information) and time sheets in a legible, accurate, and timely manner.
• Maintain a current knowledge of products, technology and models by participating in educational opportunities, reading technical and regulation publications.
• Work as part of a team, offering and seeking assistance when needed.
• Keep shop vehicles clean and serviced.
• Help control expenses and produce as much quality work as possible.
• Help maintain cleanliness, neatness and safety of personal workspace, building and lot.
• Maintain a safe working environment and adhere to company safety program at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Birkey's Farm Store, Inc. seeks a skilled heavy equipment technician to inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on a range of machinery. You will read schematics, perform welding, and order parts to complete required services with accuracy.

Responsibilities include using diagnostic tools, documenting work orders, and maintaining shop safety and cleanliness while delivering high-quality service to customers.