Heavy Equipment Service Technician - Field Role & Benefits

Vermeer Midwest; Goodfield (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) and profit sharing

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Vermeer Midwest, a family-owned dealer in Goodfield, IL, seeks a skilled Service Technician to inspect, maintain, and repair a wide range of heavy machinery including drills, trenchers, excavators and lifts. This hands-on role emphasizes safety and quality workmanship.

You will diagnose electrical and hydraulic systems, perform preventive maintenance, complete service tickets, and report repair status to customers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–5 years of experience repairing heavy equipment or completion of a formal technical training program preferred.
• Agricultural experience.
• Hands-on experience with electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Self-motivated, safety-conscious, and good time management.
• CDL Class B or higher preferred.
• Computer literacy and familiarity with diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair heavy-duty equipment such as directional drills, trenchers, brush chippers, excavators, aerial lifts, and more.
• Diagnose electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical issues using computerized tools.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs using hand and power tools.
• Clean, lubricate, test, and troubleshoot equipment to ensure operational efficiency and safety.
• Complete service tickets and documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Communicate repair status with customers and collaborate with fellow technicians as needed.
• Fill in as a Field Service Tech on an as needed basis.

Skills

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Heavy equipment repair

Communication

Time management

CDL Class B

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Vermeer Midwest, a family-owned dealer in Goodfield, IL, seeks a skilled Service Technician to inspect, maintain, and repair a wide range of heavy machinery including drills, trenchers, excavators and lifts. This hands-on role emphasizes safety and quality workmanship.

You will diagnose electrical and hydraulic systems, perform preventive maintenance, complete service tickets, and report repair status to customers.