Heavy Equipment Shop Technician

Alta Equipment Group; Harrisburg, Northern (Dauphin County, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Alta Equipment Company is seeking a Heavy Equipment Shop Technician for our Harrisburg, PA location. The role involves performing inspections, parts removal/installation, maintenance, basic diagnostics, testing and repairs on heavy equipment, with emphasis on engine, hydraulics and electrical systems.

The successful candidate will own basic tools, possess a strong mechanical aptitude, and demonstrate a positive, energetic attitude.

Qualifications

• Three years of heavy equipment repair experience required.
• Solid understanding of engine, powertrain, hydraulics and electrical systems.
• Must own basic hand tools.
• Positive attitude with high energy.
• Experience with Case/New Holland EST and Microsoft Outlook.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and manuals; write routine reports.
• Basic arithmetic for measurements, weights, and unit conversions.
• Ability to apply common sense to follow written or verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Complete inspections of heavy equipment.
• Remove and install parts as needed.
• Implement optional accessories.
• Perform maintenance tasks and general repairs.
• Conduct basic diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Test repaired equipment to verify issues are resolved.
• Adhere to Alta's Guiding Principles in daily activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned; maintain regular attendance.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Mechanical aptitude

Own tools

Outlook/EST software

Communication (written/spoken)

Tools

Case/New Holland EST

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Alta Equipment Company is currently seeking a Heavy Equipment Shop Technician for ourCase Power and Equipment of PAdealership to report to ourHarrisburg, PAlocation.

The primary responsibilities of the position consist of, but are not limited to:

• Complete inspections
• Removal and installation of parts
• Implementation of optional accessories
• Maintenance
• Basic diagnosis and troubleshooting
• Testing
• General repairs
• 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

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Three years of previous heavy equipment repair experience is required
• 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, Case/New Holland EST experience
• 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, under extreme heat or cold; Occasionally will work in wet or humid conditions (non-weather), risk of electrical shock, vibration.