Heavy Equipment Field Service Technician

MOHR Talent; Monroe (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Stable, Full-Time Employment

Monday–Friday Day Shift

Opportunity to Work on a Wide Variety

Long-Term Career Growth

Job summary

MOHR Talent is seeking a Heavy Equipment Field Service Technician to support multiple facilities around Cincinnati/Middletown, OH. You will diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair heavy machinery across sites, traveling locally to keep equipment operating safely and efficiently.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of hands-on experience with excavators, loaders, and related equipment, strong hydraulic and diesel knowledge, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience repairing and maintaining heavy equipment or similar industrial machinery.
• Experience working on excavators, loaders, material handlers, skid steers, forklifts, or comparable equipment.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic systems, diesel engines, and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Ability to independently diagnose equipment problems and perform repairs.
• Experience troubleshooting hydraulic pumps, cylinders, valves, motors, and related components.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, diagnostic tools, and technical schematics.
• Comfortable handling both preventive maintenance and more complex mechanical repairs.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel between local facilities.
• Dependable, safety-conscious, and able to work independently or with a team.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair heavy equipment and industrial machinery.
• Work on equipment including excavators, wheel loaders, material handlers, skid steers, backhoes, and forklifts.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, diesel, mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic pumps, cylinders, motors, valves, hoses, and related components.
• Perform on-site equipment repairs and respond to unexpected breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Maintain and service industrial machinery, including shears, balers, shredders, and other processing equipment.
• Complete preventive maintenance, routine inspections, and scheduled servicing.
• Read and interpret hydraulic/electrical schematics, diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Use diagnostic tools and testing equipment to identify equipment failures and determine appropriate repairs.
• Maintain accurate service records, work orders, and maintenance documentation.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams and assist with parts and repair needs across facilities.
• Follow established safety procedures while working around heavy machinery.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Hydraulic systems

Diesel engines

Mechanical troubleshooting

Diagnose independently

Electrical systems

Safety conscious

Valid driver's license

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Heavy Equipment Field Service Technician

Location: Cincinnati / Middletown, OH – Local Travel Between Facilities
Compensation: $75,000–$90,000 Annually, Depending on Experience
Schedule: Monday–Friday, Day Shift | Occasional Weekends
Job Type: Full-Time

We are partnering with a well-established and growing industrial organization seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Field Service Technician to support multiple facilities throughout the Cincinnati/Middletown area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled, hands-on technician who enjoys working on heavy machinery, diagnosing challenging mechanical problems, and performing repairs independently.

You’ll work on a wide variety of heavy equipment, travel between local facilities, and play an important role in keeping machinery operating safely and efficiently.

What You’ll Do

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair heavy equipment and industrial machinery.

• Work on equipment including excavators, wheel loaders, material handlers, skid steers, backhoes, and forklifts.

• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, diesel, mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems.

• Diagnose and repair hydraulic pumps, cylinders, motors, valves, hoses, and related components.

• Perform on-site equipment repairs and respond to unexpected breakdowns to minimize downtime.

• Maintain and service industrial machinery, including shears, balers, shredders, and other processing equipment.

• Complete preventive maintenance, routine inspections, and scheduled servicing.

• Read and interpret hydraulic/electrical schematics, diagrams, and technical manuals.

• Use diagnostic tools and testing equipment to identify equipment failures and determine appropriate repairs.

• Maintain accurate service records, work orders, and maintenance documentation.

• Coordinate with maintenance teams and assist with parts and repair needs across facilities.

• Follow established safety procedures while working around heavy machinery.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of hands-on experience repairing and maintaining heavy equipment or similar industrial machinery.

• Experience working on excavators, loaders, material handlers, skid steers, forklifts, or comparable equipment.

• Strong understanding of hydraulic systems, diesel engines, and mechanical troubleshooting.

• Ability to independently diagnose equipment problems and perform repairs.

• Experience troubleshooting hydraulic pumps, cylinders, valves, motors, and related components.

• Working knowledge of electrical systems, diagnostic tools, and technical schematics.

• Comfortable handling both preventive maintenance and more complex mechanical repairs.

• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel between local facilities.

• Dependable, safety-conscious, and able to work independently or with a team.

Preferred: Experience with welding/fabrication, field service, construction equipment, recycling operations, CMMS systems, or industrial processing machinery.

What We Offer

• $75,000–$90,000 annually, depending on experience.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Paid Time Off

• Life Insurance

• Stable, Full-Time Employment

• Monday–Friday Day Shift

• Opportunity to Work on a Wide Variety of Heavy Equipment

• Long-Term Career Growth with an Established Organization

MOHR Talent is an equal‑opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been discriminated against or have concerns about our compliance, please contact our Human Resources department at [e-mail]