Heavy Equipment Shop Technician – Diagnostics & Repairs

Owen Companies; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Equipment in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a Shop Service Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain a diverse range of equipment in a busy shop. The role supports new, used, rental, and customer-owned gear with emphasis on safety and OEM standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on experience with mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems, plus the ability to read schematics and document service activities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of equipment maintenance and repair experience.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems; read and interpret diagrams and service docs.
• Experience performing shop-based diagnostics and repairs with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with service reporting, documentation, and communication.
• Must possess a personal set of hand tools and willingness to expand/tool inventory as needed.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass CDL/DOT requirements if required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and control systems.
• Assemble, install, and wire electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic components; wire panels and system connections.
• Develop and execute repair plans to restore equipment to OEM specifications.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs in the shop.
• Complete pre-delivery, make-ready, and post-rental inspections; support warranty claims.
• Communicate repair status and recommendations to leadership, parts, and sales.
• Identify and source parts, materials, and tooling; complete service reports and job records.

Skills

Diagnostics

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Reading schematics

Hand tools proficiency

Driver's license

CDL preferred

Tools

Forklift operation

Telehandler operation

Welding tools

Job description

Owen Equipment in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a Shop Service Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain a diverse range of equipment in a busy shop. The role supports new, used, rental, and customer-owned gear with emphasis on safety and OEM standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on experience with mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems, plus the ability to read schematics and document service activities.