Heavy Equipment Technician (Shop)

Komatsu; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Komatsu is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician in Wilkes-Barre, PA. The role involves diagnosing and repairing heavy equipment, operating machinery, and maintaining professional relationships with peers and customers. Candidates must have diagnostic experience, strong computer skills, and the ability to read and write in English. Join a team committed to safety and quality in an environment with possible overtime. This position supports career growth through training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with engines and major components repair.
• Knowledge of diesel engines and hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Proficiency in teamwork and customer support.

Responsibilities

• Participate in major repair, rebuild, or replace engines.
• Operation of heavy equipment and handle repair details.
• Attend company-sponsored training to improve skills.

Skills

Diagnostic and repair experience with heavy equipment

Strong computer skills including Microsoft and industry software

Ability to convey repair details accurately

Ability to read and write the English language

Job description

Heavy Equipment Technician (Shop)

Schedule: First Shift, Monday through Friday

Position Qualifications

• Diagnostic and repair experience with heavy equipment (construction, mining, material handling, paving, milling, etc.)
• Ability to participate in major repair, rebuild, or replace engines and other major components
• Knowledge of diesel engines and hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, electronic, etc. systems
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft products as well as industry software
• Ability to read and write the English language
• Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer support
• Proactively seek and participate in available company-sponsored training and meetings to develop and advance knowledge base and skill set
• Ability to convey repair details in clear and accurate service notes for assigned work orders
• Operation of heavy equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Work Environment

• 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 and motor coordination
• Work overtime as needed
• The workplace environmental conditions include subject to noise, heat, cold, odors, hazards, and atmospheric exposures

Disclaimer

All duties and requirements are essential job functions. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by their supervisor(s)/manager(s). Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skill and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.