Heavy Equipment Service Technician

Monroe Tractor; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Tool Allowance

Shoe allowance

Uniforms provided

Discounts on products and services

Continued education and training

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K Plan + Match

Competitive PTO

Job summary

Monroe Tractor is seeking a Heavy Equipment Service Technician in Connecticut to perform maintenance and repairs on diesel-run equipment, ensuring safety and reliability for customers. You will interpret job orders, diagnose issues, and collaborate with colleagues to deliver timely service.

The role emphasizes strong mechanical skills, experience with heavy machinery, and a customer-centric approach. A valid driver’s license and physical ability to lift 50–75 lbs are required; the workplace

Qualifications

• Prior experience in heavy construction equipment or agriculture equipment preferred.
• Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical service to equipment and read job orders.
• Observe equipment in operation and resolve malfunctions.
• Follow safety checklists and ensure proper maintenance procedures.
• Test-drive and inspect vehicles to ensure smooth operation.
• Maintain clean and organized workspaces; adhere to safety regulations.

Skills

Heavy equipment experience

Customer service

Strong work ethic

Clear communication

Valid driver's license

Computer skills

Job description

Monroe Tractor is a well-known and respected construction equipment and agricultural equipment dealer with over 75 years of experience servicing the northeastern US. With 18 locations throughout New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, we pride ourselves on providing best-in-class sales and support to over 15,000 hardworking customers. Since our founding in 1951, the industries we serve have been transformed by the technologies, equipment, and capabilities undreamed of decades ago. But the people we serve haven’t changed, and neither have we. We’re still a family-owned business!

The Heavy Equipment Service Technician is a technician who preferably has experience in the heavy equipment industry. This person will be required to have mechanical expertise, including diesel, to support the needs of the branch in a professional, safe, and timely manner. You will be performing maintenance services, including repairs for diesel-run equipment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in heavy construction equipment or agriculture equipment is preferred
• Strong independent work ethic but also able to work collaboratively with a team
• Excellent customer service skills; a builder of relationships
• Clear and concise communications
• A strong sense of urgency, focusing on time
• Computer skills
• Valid Drivers License and clean driving record is required
• Ability to independently lift between 50-75 pounds

Responsibilities

• Provide technical service to equipment.
• Read job orders
• Observe and listen to equipment in operation to resolve malfunction issues and execute work procedures effectively.
• Follow checklists to ensure all critical parts are examined.
• Examine protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks, and adjust as needed.
• Test-drive vehicles to ensure that they run smoothly.
• Tag all warranty parts and return them to the warranty clerk.
• Attend training classes and keep tabs on factory technical bulletins.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers to increase overall customer happiness.
• Properly complete the service and/or repairs assigned by the supervisor.
• Complete all work according to the applicable safety requirements and published procedures.
• Participate in, and utilize to the best of one’s abilities, technical training as assigned by management.
• Maintain your designated workspace in an organized and clean manner.
• Ensure guest vehicles are returned as clean as they were before being serviced.
• Show the utmost courtesy to all guests, visitors, and dealership personnel.
• Make every effort to achieve the production objectives set by management.
• Adhere to the manufacturer’s policies and procedures as they relate to labor operations, time, and repair order documentation when performing warranty repairs and torque specifications.
• Any other duties as outlined by the Service Supervisor and, or management.

Technician Benefits

• Annual Tool/Shoe Allowance
• Shop equipped with the newest technology and equipment
• Uniforms provided
• Discounts on products and services
• Highly productive shop
• Continued education, manufacturer hands-on and web-based training
• Competitive wages

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K Plan + Match
• Competitive Paid Time Off Policy
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Family-owned and operated
• Annual Reviews

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.