Heavy Equipment Shop Technician

ALTG; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training programs

Stock purchase plan

Tool insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Union benefits

Competitive wages

Uniforms

Job summary

Alta Equipment Group in Byron Center, MI is hiring a Shop Service Diesel Technician / Mechanic for our heavy equipment group. The role reports to the Byron Center, MI branch and operates in a union environment under Local 324.

Responsibilities include full inspections, optional accessory installation, and maintaining high attendance. Candidates should have 4+ years of repair experience and power systems knowledge, with Volvo Penta experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Four years of heavy equipment or over-the-road repair experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of power systems repair experience.
• Volvo Penta engine experience preferred.
• Diverse diesel/heavy equipment repair background (military experience acceptable).
• Must have own tools and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and maintenance on heavy equipment.
• Install optional accessories and parts as needed.
• Apply Alta Guiding Principles in daily work.
• Attend to duties as assigned and maintain reliable attendance.
• Communicate effectively with customers and team members.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Diesel engines

Power systems

Volvo Penta

Tools & maintenance

Communication

After hours work

Driving license

Volvo VCADS

Tools

Volvo VCADS

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Posted Monday, July 27, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

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 Shop service diesel technician / mechanic . This position will report to the Byron Center, MI branch. This is a union position and will be part of Local 324.

Responsibilities of the position consist of, but are not limited to:

• Complete inspections
• Implementation of optional accessories
• 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

Qualifications:

• Four years of previous heavy equipment or over the road (OTR) repair experience is required
• Minimum of 2 years of previous power systems repair experience is required
• Volvo Penta engine experience is highly preferred
• Previous mechanic repair experience (forklift, heavy equipment, diesel, automotive) including experience in the Military, Guard or Reserve with an MOS or NEC code of 63B, 63H, 63S, 63W, 63Y, 91B, 91H, 91L, 91M or CM
• Strong working knowledge of power train and generation systems
• Excellent mechanical aptitude
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work after hours as needed
• Must have clean driving record and valid driver’s license to drive company vehicle
• Excellent 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
• 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