Heavy Equipment Service Technician — Hands-On Diagnostics

Palmer Johnson; Sumner (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/Life Balance

Generous time off

Fun, team-oriented work environment!

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Palmer Johnson is seeking a Service Technician for its Sumner Service Center to diagnose, repair, and restore heavy-duty equipment. You will work on Twin Disc gear, off-highway drivetrains, and related components, performing in-house and field service.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of experience with heavy equipment, a diesel/automotive technical degree is preferred, and strong troubleshooter with the ability to read manuals and drawings.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience working with heavy equipment.
• Technical degree in diesel or automotive preferred but not required.
• Strong troubleshooting, failure analysis, and hydraulic principles.
• Ability to read assembly manuals, drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, inspect, tear down, and assemble gear, axle, transmissions and torque converters.
• Collaborate with customers and vendors to provide top-tier solutions.
• Perform both in-house and field repairs.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Diagnostics

Repair

Team collaboration

Education

Technical degree in diesel or automotive

Tools

Twin Disc marine reduction gear

Off-highway axle & drives

Industrial power shift transmissions

Torque converters

Job description

Palmer Johnson is seeking a Service Technician for its Sumner Service Center to diagnose, repair, and restore heavy-duty equipment. You will work on Twin Disc gear, off-highway drivetrains, and related components, performing in-house and field service.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of experience with heavy equipment, a diesel/automotive technical degree is preferred, and strong troubleshooter with the ability to read manuals and drawings.