Heavy Equipment Shop Technician I

Randstad USA; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Company-paid uniforms and safety

Factory training and certifications

Job summary

Randstad USA in Summerville, SC is seeking a motivated Shop Technician I to join our premier service department. This hands-on role offers early responsibility, clear advancement, and comprehensive technical training as you master modern diagnostic systems on heavy diesel equipment.

You will diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulic pumps, and related systems, reading schematics and using industry-standard diagnostic software.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years repairing and maintaining heavy diesel equipment.
• Ability to interpret electrical/hydraulic prints, schematics, and factory service manuals.
• Strong communication, organization, and safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulic pumps, drivetrains, winches, and air systems.
• Read schematics and use diagnostic software to service 12/24V electrical circuits.
• Replace components, conduct tests to verify performance against specs.
• Maintain a safe workspace, use PPE, and inspect equipment and overhead lifting machinery.
• Prepare service reports, parts requisitions, time records, and warranty documentation.

Skills

Diesel Mechanic

Electrical Schematics

Hydraulic Schematics

Mechanical Maintenance

Education

High School

Job description

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated, independent Shop Technician I to join our premier service department. This role offers early responsibility, clear advancement, and comprehensive technical training. If you are a dependable self-starter who excels at hands‑on problem‑solving, our team provides an ideal platform to master modern diagnostic systems, work on top‑tier industrial machinery, and build a rewarding, long‑term technical career within a collaborative, safety‑first shop culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnosis & Maintenance: Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulic pumps, drivetrains, winches, pneumatic systems, air compressors, chassis, and cab HVAC.
• Electronics & Controls: Read schematics to service 12/24V electrical circuits, calibrate sensors, inspect harnesses, and run industry‑standard diagnostic software.
• Component Replacement: Remove, rebuild, and install mechanical parts; conduct load and operational tests to ensure performance meets manufacturer specs.
• Safety & Standards: Maintain a safe workspace, use PPE properly, and inspect shop equipment and overhead lifting machinery.
• Documentation: Prepare thorough service reports, parts requisitions, time records, and warranty documentation via computer workstations.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience: 3+ years repairing and maintaining heavy diesel equipment.
• Technical Knowledge: Proven ability to interpret electrical/hydraulic prints, schematics, and factory service manuals.
• Professional Skills:organizational discipline, problem‑solving mindset, clear communication, and customer‑service focus.
• Schedule: Flexibility for occasional shifts, weekends, or on‑call duties.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay with merit‑based advancement
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company profit sharing
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plus paid holidays
• Company‑paid uniforms and safety allowances
• World‑class OEM factory training and certifications

salary: $54,080 - $99,840 per year

shift: First

work hours: 7 AM - 4 PM

education: High School

Responsibilities

• Contributes to a positive work environment and promotes the vision, mission and values of BMC.
• Completes all job responsibilities in a safe manner, promotes and champions a safe and healthy work environment.
• Maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all types mechanical and hydraulic- and diesel-powered equipment.
• Skill-level requirements vary from basic troubleshooting and preventive maintenance to component replacement.
• Requires basic working knowledge of equipment operation and associated operating systems.
• Requires basic understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic circuits/drawings/prints.
• Ability to use diagnostic equipment (i.e., Cat ET, CAT-SIS)
• Familiarization of electronic cables, connections, and sensors.
• Maintain, diagnose and repair a variety of equipment including diesel engines, transmissions, drive train components, winches, high pressure pumps, centrifugal pumps, air compressors, microprocessor controls, electro‑mechanical equipment, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, gearboxes, PTO's, 12/24v electrical systems, equipment cabs and controls, chassis and suspension, A/C systems etc.
• Preparing parts requisitions, timecards, part returns, accurate and complete service reports and other necessary reports and forms.

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment
• wearing steel toe shoes
• working in a non-temperature controlled environment
• manual lifting up to 50lbs
• standing for 8 hours at one time
• working up to 8 hrs of overtime per week

Skills

• Diesel Mechanic (3 years of experience is preferred)
• Electrical Schematics (3 years of experience is preferred)
• Hydraulic Schematics (3 years of experience is preferred)
• Mechanical Maintenance

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 5 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Experience

• Experienced
• 5 years

Education

• High School