Heavy Equipment Technician (Field)

Komatsu; Arbutus (MD); On-site; USD 48,216 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $8,000

Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Benefits

Tool allowance

Training Opportunities

Job summary

A leading heavy equipment company in Maryland seeks a Heavy Equipment Technician (Field) for first shift work. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of repair experience and expertise in advanced diagnostics. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, mentoring, and providing excellent customer service. The role offers competitive hourly pay from $35 to $45, plus a sign-on bonus of up to $8,000 and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the heavy equipment repair industry.
• Ability to repair, tear down, rebuild, or replace engines and other major components.
• Ability to travel and operate a company vehicle in compliance with policies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair heavy equipment, cranes, diesel engines, on-highway trucks and buses.
• Diagnose, repair, tear down, rebuild, or replace engines and other major components.
• Prepare customer quotes and deliver best-in-class customer service.

Skills

Advanced diagnostic and repair experience with heavy equipment

Strong computer skills including Microsoft products and industry software

Ability to read and write English

Mentor colleagues and support branch operations

Job description

Overview

Heavy Equipment Technician (Field) at Komatsu. First Shift, Monday through Friday. Location: Baltimore, Maryland, USA, 21227. Schedule and compensation details below; benefits include a sign-on bonus and comprehensive medical and other employer-paid benefits.

Join Komatsu and Be Part of Something Big

Hours: First Shift, Monday through Friday

Hourly Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 depending on experience

Sign On Bonus: Up to $8,000

Company Overview: Komatsu leads the construction and heavy equipment industry with cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Komatsu Company Stores East operates eleven Company-Owned branch locations in the NJ, NY, PA, MD, and DE region. If you are a recent graduate of a technical school or an experienced technician, we would like to talk to you about a career with Komatsu. If you have experience maintaining and repairing construction equipment, cranes, diesel engines, on-highway trucks and buses, marine and industrial equipment, we would like to talk to you about transitioning your knowledge and experience through extensive training to work on Komatsu and the allied OEM products we represent. For more information, visit our website. Employee testimonials available via the linked page.

Why Join the Komatsu Company-Owned Dealer East Team:

• Competitive Compensation
• Career Planning and Advancement
• Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Benefits
• Tool allowance to ensure you have the best equipment for the job
• Training Opportunities
• …and working for an OEM owned dealership!

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair heavy equipment, cranes, diesel engines, on-highway trucks and buses, marine and industrial equipment as assigned.
• Travel as required, operating and maintaining a company vehicle in compliance with company and DOT policies.
• Diagnose, repair, tear down, rebuild, or replace engines and other major components.
• Apply advanced knowledge of diesel engines and hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, electronic systems.
• Use computer skills and industry software to diagnose and document work.
• Read and write in English; communicate repair details clearly in service notes for work orders.
• Prepare customer quotes and deliver best-in-class customer service; mentor less tenured mechanics.
• Operate heavy equipment and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the heavy equipment repair industry.
• Ability to travel and operate a company vehicle in compliance with policies.
• Advanced diagnostic and repair experience with heavy equipment (construction, mining, material handling, paving, milling, etc.).
• Ability to repair, tear down, rebuild, or replace engines and other major components.
• Advanced knowledge of diesel engines and hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, electronic systems.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft products and industry software.
• Ability to read and write English; clear service notes for work orders.
• Ability to convey repair details in quotes and deliver customer service.
• Mentor colleagues and support branch operations.
• Operation of heavy equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Qualifications

• Physical requirements: sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, pulling and/or pushing; working at heights; carrying, grasping, reaching, stooping, bending, and crouching.
• Must be able to lift/carry 50 pounds.
• Hand/eye coordination and motor skills; ability to work overtime as needed.
• Exposure to environmental conditions, including noise, heat, cold, odors, hazards, and atmospheric exposures.

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.