Heavy Equipment Lube Technician

Alta Equipment Group; Orlando, Fort Myers (FL, FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading equipment dealership as a Heavy Equipment Lube Technician. This role is essential to maintaining our fleet and ensuring top performance. You will be responsible for lubricating and maintaining heavy equipment, performing minor repairs, and managing inventory on your service truck. This innovative firm values its technicians and provides extensive training and resources to help you excel in your career. With a strong commitment to employee satisfaction, they offer a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment that encourages growth and development. If you have a passion for excellence and a desire to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Company truck

Company paid cell phone

Manufacturer technical training

401(k) plan with a match

Employee stock purchase plan

Tool insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Competitive wages

Company uniforms provided

Qualifications

• One year of heavy equipment or OTR repair experience required.
• Good mechanical aptitude with understanding of engine and hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Lubricates, oils, and maintains equipment in the field.
• Performs minor repairs and upkeep of service truck.

Skills

mechanical aptitude

diesel repair experience

heavy equipment repair experience

ability to work 1st shift

computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Volvo VCADS)

good communication skills

Education

high school diploma or equivalent

Tools

own tools

Job description

5151 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA Req #55

January 15, 2025

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, 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:

Our construction equipment group is seeking a full-time heavy equipment lube technician with the classification of Lube Technician for our Ft Myers, FL branch.

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

• 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 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

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
• Ability to work 1st shift Monday-Friday, occasional Saturdays as needed
• 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
• 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.