Heavy Equipment Field Service Technician

Alta Equipment Company; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company truck

Company fuel card

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Technical training programs

Job summary

Alta Equipment Group is seeking a full-time Field Technician to service heavy construction equipment in Middlesex and Essex Counties, reporting out of our Concord, NH location. You will inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain equipment, with opportunities to train and advance through Alta's in-house programs.

A signing bonus is included; wages range from $37 to $48 per hour and benefits apply. We operate with top brands including JCB, Avant, Toro and Vibroscreen, and provide a company truck,

Qualifications

• Three years of heavy equipment repair experience required.
• Strong knowledge of engines, powertrain, hydraulics and electrical systems.
• Own tools for field work.
• Valid clean driving record.
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook and Volvo VCADS.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and manuals; communicate effectively.
• Basic math for measurements and conversions.
• Reasoning to apply instructions to concrete tasks.

Responsibilities

• Complete inspections.
• Power washing and parts cleaning.
• Removal and installation of parts.
• Implementation of optional accessories.
• Maintenance.
• On the road doing basic diagnosis and troubleshooting.
• Testing.
• General repairs on the road.
• Driving company truck to different customers location.
• Upkeep of the service truck.
• Responsible for the inventory of onboard parts.
• 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.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Engine systems

Electrical systems

Hydraulics

Tools

Volvo VCADS

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Come work for one of the largest equipment dealers 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 truck (parked at home each day)
• Company fuel card
• Company paid cell phone
• Manufacturer technical training programs
• Tool insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Benefits will be administered through the local Union
• Competitive wages
• Company uniforms provided

Compensation Range: $37.00 to $48.00+ per hour. This range is regarding base pay only and does not include benefits and potential bonuses. Overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographical location, skillset, education, and experience. There is a signing bonus included in this position!

Responsibilities:

Our construction equipment group is seeking a full-time heavy equipment Field Technician for Middlesex and Essex Counties to report out of our Concord, NH location. We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in their work! We are an energetic group who sells JCB, Avant, Toro and Vibroscreen. The sky is the limit and we want to add great people to our team!

• Complete inspections
• Power washing and parts cleaning
• Removal and installation of parts
• Implementation of optional accessories
• Maintenance
• On the road doing basic diagnosis and troubleshooting
• Testing
• General repairs on the road
• Driving company truck to different customers location
• Upkeep of the service truck
• Responsible for the inventory of onboard parts
• 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. Also, company uniforms are provided!

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Three years of previous heavy equipment 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
• A clean driving record
• Computer programs - Microsoft Outlook, Volvo VCADS
• 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, under extreme heat or cold; 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!

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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!