Heavy Equipment Field Technician — On-Site Diagnostics

JAMES RIVER EQUIPMENT VIRGINIA LLC; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 114,616,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401k with employer match

PPE allowance

Paid time off

Job summary

James River Equipment in Baltimore is seeking a Heavy Equipment Field Technician to travel to customer sites and diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel construction equipment. You will use dealer systems and John Deere tools to diagnose issues, order parts, and document service activities.

The role requires 3–5 years of field mechanic experience on diesel machinery, a valid driver's license with a clean record, and the ability to train at the dealership before road calls.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with insurable driving record is required.
• DOT medical card is required.
• 3–5 years or more of experience as a mechanic on diesel equipment.
• Experience as a field technician in heavy equipment strongly preferred.
• John Deere certification is highly preferred.
• Must be able to train at the dealership location before road calls.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites and operate safely on site to get equipment running quickly.
• Inspect, diagnose, repair, adjust, and maintain construction equipment at customer locations.
• Use DTAC, manuals, and personal expertise to diagnose problems.
• Order needed parts and track machine status during repairs.
• Perform engine overhauls, major component work, and transmission repairs.
• Prepare inspection and service reports and maintain records.

Skills

Valid driver's license

DOT medical card

Field technician experience

Proficient diagnostic skills

Education

John Deere Level III Certification (preferred)

Tools

CDK dealer systems

John Deere systems

Job description

James River Equipment in Baltimore is seeking a Heavy Equipment Field Technician to travel to customer sites and diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel construction equipment. You will use dealer systems and John Deere tools to diagnose issues, order parts, and document service activities.

The role requires 3–5 years of field mechanic experience on diesel machinery, a valid driver's license with a clean record, and the ability to train at the dealership before road calls.