Heavy Equipment Lube Technician

Alta Equipment Company; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading equipment dealer as a Heavy Equipment Lube Technician, where your skills will be valued and nurtured. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge machinery and gain hands-on experience in the field. You'll be responsible for maintaining and lubricating equipment, performing minor repairs, and ensuring that everything runs smoothly. With a strong emphasis on training and career advancement, this position is perfect for those looking to grow within a supportive and innovative environment. Embrace the chance to make a real impact and be part of a team that values excellence and mutual respect.

Benefits

Manufacturer Technical Training Programs

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tool Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Union Benefits

Company Uniforms Provided

Qualifications

• One year of previous heavy equipment or OTR repair experience required.
• Good mechanical aptitude with understanding of engine, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
• Must have a clean driving record with a CDL A license endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Lubricates, oils, and maintains equipment in the field.
• Adjusts V-Belts, tightens bolts, and replaces parts as needed.
• Responsible for upkeep of the service truck and inventory management.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Repair

Mechanical Aptitude

Diesel Engine Knowledge

Electrical Systems Understanding

Basic Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Volvo VCADS

Job description

Heavy Equipment Lube Technician

Grand Rapids, MI, USA * Kalamazoo, MI, USA * Lansing, MI, USA
Req #698

Thursday, February 13, 2025

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:

• Manufacturer technical training programs


• Employee stock purchase plan


• Tool insurance


• Paid time off


• Paid holidays


• Benefits will be administered through the local Union


• Competitive wages


• Company uniforms provided
  

Our construction equipment group is seeking a full-time heavy equipment lube technician. This is a union position and will bepart of Operating Engineers Local 324.

A Lube Technician lubricates, oils and maintains equipment in the field and may make minor repairs in the field, which may consist of:

• Adjusting V-Belts


• Tightening or replacing loose or missing bolts or fasteners


• Replacing a Ground Engaging Tool such as bolt-on teeth or tips
  


• Adjusting track tension


• Replacing a lamp, lens, or bulb in the electrical system


• Replacing a blown fuse or a bad switch
  


• Replacing a seat pad or armrest


• Replacing wiper blades


• Replacing cab hardware such as knobs, door latches, and steps


• Repairing or replacing safety equipment such as a backup alarm, seat belt, or mirrors


• Repair, fabricate and replace hoses


• Retrieves codes, downloads and performs minor calibrations
  

Additional responsibilities of the position consist of, but are not limited to:

• 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


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  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!

Qualifications:

• One year of previous heavy equipment or over the road (OTR) repair experience is required


• Previous heavy equipment lube experience is highly preferred


• Good 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


• Must have a clean driving record with a CDL A license endorsement
  


• 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; 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.

So, let's start the conversation. Click the link to apply and begin the journey of a lifetime.

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.jobsto 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 [emailprotected] immediately!

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• Grand Rapids, MI, USA


• Kalamazoo, MI, USA


• Lansing, MI, USA

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