Heavy Equipment Field Service Technician

Alta Equipment Group; Orlando, Northern (FL, KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company truck

Company paid cell phone

Manufacturer training programs

Medical insurance (employer paid)

401(k) with match

Employee stock purchase plan

Tool insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Uniforms

Job summary

Alta Equipment Group is hiring a Heavy Equipment Field Service Technician for our Orlando, FL location. This full-time role involves on-site repairs, inspections, and diagnostics on diesel and heavy equipment, with travel to customer sites as needed.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of heavy equipment repair experience, strong mechanical knowledge across engines, powertrain, hydraulics and electrical systems, and own tools.

Qualifications

• Three years of heavy equipment repair experience required.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude across engine, drivetrain, hydraulics and electrical systems.
• Must possess own tools for field service work.
• Good reading, writing and arithmetic skills for reports and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Complete inspections and routine maintenance on heavy equipment.
• Power washing, parts cleaning and removal/installation of components.
• Diagnosis and on-the-road troubleshooting.
• Repair work at customer sites and on company locations.
• Maintain and inventory onboard parts and service truck.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Diesel engines

Powertrain understanding

Hydraulics and electrical systems

Own tools

Positive attitude

Reading/writing reports

Microsoft Outlook

Tools

Volvo VCADS

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Heavy Equipment Field Service Technician

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 31, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Come work for one of the largest equipment dealerships 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 paid cell phone
• Manufacturer technical training programs
• Outstanding benefits package offering Dental, Vision, and 100% employer paid Medical insurance premiums, plus much more!
• 401(k) plan with a match
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tool insurance
• Paid time off
• HolidaysCompetitive wages
• Company uniforms provided

Responsibilities:

Our construction equipment group is seeking a full-time heavy equipment Field Technician / mechanic for our Orlando, FL location. The primary responsibilities of the position consist of, but are not limited to:

• 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 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, 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.

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!