Heavy Equipment Field Technician

Yitaltg; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company truck at home

Company phone

Technical training programs

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) plan with match

Employee stock purchase plan

Tool insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Competitive wages

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Alta Equipment Group is seeking a dedicated Heavy Equipment Field Technician for Cranberry Township, PA. The role involves inspections, part removal/installation, diagnostics, maintenance, and testing of construction equipment.

Candidates should have at least three years of heavy equipment repair experience and own a toolkit. You will maintain the service truck, manage onboard parts inventory, and implement optional accessories.

Qualifications

• Three years of heavy equipment or over the road (OTR) repair experience is required.
• Strong understanding of engine, power train, hydraulics and electrical systems.
• Must possess own tools and a proactive, energetic attitude.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook; EST experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and maintenance instructions; strong report writing and group communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and maintenance on heavy equipment.
• Remove and install parts; handle optional accessories.
• Conduct basic diagnostics and troubleshooting; perform testing.
• Maintain service truck and manage onboard parts inventory.
• Demonstrate Alta's Guiding Principles in daily activities; attendance and reliability.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Engine systems

Power train

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Basic diagnosis

Outlook

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Heavy Equipment Field Technician – Cranberry Township, PA

Our construction equipment group is seeking a full-time Heavy Equipment Field Technician for our Cranberry Township, PA location. The primary responsibilities of the position consist of, but are not limited to:

Benefits

• Company truck (parked at home each day)
• Company paid cell phone
• Manufacturer technical training programs
• Outstanding benefits package (Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, plus much more!)
• 401(k) plan with a match
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tool insurance
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Competitive wages
• Company uniforms provided

Responsibilities

• Complete inspections
• Removal and installation of parts
• Implementation of optional accessories
• Maintenance
• Basic diagnosis and troubleshooting
• Testing
• 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

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, Case/New Holland EST experience
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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!