Heavy Equipment Shop Technician

ALTG; Orland Park (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Manufacturer technical training

Employee stock purchase plan

Tool insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Union benefits administration

Competitive wages

Company uniforms

Job summary

Alta Equipment Group is seeking a full-time Heavy Equipment Shop Technician at the Orland Park, IL location. The role requires four years of heavy equipment or OTR repair experience and involves inspecting, servicing, and repairing diesel and powertrain systems, with Volvo equipment familiarity preferred.

The position is union-represented (Local 701) with hourly pay ranging from $27.21 to $45.35, and benefits including training, PTO, holidays, and uniforms.

Qualifications

• Four years of heavy equipment or OTR repair experience required.
• Minimum of 2 years of power systems repair experience required.
• Volvo Penta engine experience highly preferred.
• Military/Army MOS codes 63B/63H/63S/63W/63Y/91B/91H/91L/91M/CM experience considered an asset.
• Strong 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.
• Solid understanding of engine, power train, hydraulics and electrical systems.
• Must possess own tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and service on heavy equipment.
• Implement optional accessories as needed.
• Adhere to Alta's Guiding Principles daily.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Diesel engine repair

OTR repair experience

Power systems repair

Excellent mechanical aptitude

Reading and writing technical material

Valid driver's license

Own tools

Tools

Volvo VCADS

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Posted Friday, August 28, 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 residentheavy equipment Shop Technician to report to the Orland Park, IL branch. This is a union position and will be part ofOperating Engineers Local 701. The expected hourly pay for this role ranges between $27.21 - $45.35 /hr.

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 big iron, rolling up your sleeves and servicing our industry‑leading construction and material handling product brands or being a difference maker behind the scenes, we can use your skillset.

At Alta Equipment Group, we believe in mutual respect and are committed to diversity while inspiring our employees to reach their maximum potential. Voted a "Top Work Place USA", our employees across North America are committed to excellence. It’s the Alta way.

What We Look For:

At Alta Equipment Group, we are looking for candidates who are a cultural fit with our organization and understand that every task and job goes toward fostering customers for life. Along with that, a great attitude that embraces mutual respect and delivering a consistent high energy level that exudes a passion for excellence. Also, we are searching for a skill set that has a high aptitude for the position with a continual focus on investing in one’s profession through additional training and learning.

Other Opportunities at Alta:

Please visit our careers page at altg.jobs to view other openings that may be of interest to you!

Alta Equipment Group is an equal opportunity employer.This means we do not discriminate on account of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, height, weight, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, misdemeanor arrest record, or membership in any other classification protected under applicable law.If you believe the Company has violated its equal employment opportunity policy in any way, please contact [e-mail] immediately!