Intermediate Heavy Equipment Diesel Technician

Wagner Equipment Co.; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals to join their dedicated team in a dynamic role focused on heavy equipment repair. This position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology while ensuring the optimal performance of machinery. You will be responsible for diagnosing issues, preparing service reports, and maintaining equipment to the highest standards. With a strong emphasis on employee development and a comprehensive benefits package, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to grow their careers in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about machinery and eager to make an impact, this role is for you!

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

401K and Roth 401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in heavy equipment or engine repair.
• Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit service reports accurately and on time.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot machine malfunctions and failures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area while following safety protocols.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Repair

Customer Service

Data Entry

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical School Graduation in Diesel Engine Repair

Tools

Diagnostic Tools

Safety Equipment

Job description

Would you like to be part of a focused, dedicated team? Do you want to work and grow with other motivated, ambitious people?

Wagner Equipment Co. offers challenging career opportunities, extensive training and employee development along with an opportunity to grow your career and thrive under Wagner’s reputation for excellence. We offer excellent benefits and supply you with the tools you need to maximize your potential and grow within Wagner.

Benefits include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan - Up to 96 hours of PTO in your first year + 8 company paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Retirement Plans - 401K and Roth 401K, eligible employees can receive a company contribution up to 7%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• CEFCU- Citizens Equity First Credit Union - Employees have access to services include payroll deductions savings, accounts, loans, VISA card, and more.
• Additional Benefits include: Unum Supplemental life Insurance, Aflac Critical Illness + Accidental Insurance, ID WatchDog and discounted employee phone plans.

Pay rate: $30.00 - $34.04 per hour
Pay rate is dependent upon education & experience.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Prepares accurate and complete service reports and turns them in on time
• Prepares inspection and appraisal reports
• Correctly charges work to appropriate work order segments
• Communicates effectively with Service Writer, Shop Coordinators and Shop Managers to ensure problems, nature of repair, and status of repairs are understood and followed up on
• Cleans, repairs, reconditions, and maintains equipment and components
• Prepares, inspects, and operates machines prior to delivery
• Removes, disassembles, assembles, and installs components and parts
• Determines reusability of parts in accordance with published Caterpillar reusability guidelines
• Orders replacement parts ensuring that parts orders are correct and complete at the time of order
• Services and maintains equipment sold and/or owned by the company
• Tests measures, and adjusts engine and machine systems and components
• Diagnoses and troubleshoots machine and engine malfunctions and failures
• Analyzes customer repair and maintenance requirements
• Keeps up to date with developments in tooling, technologies and systems
• Uses safe working practices and follows all company safety requirements
• Maintains a clean and organized work area
• Performs maintenance activities on new and rebuilt/repaired equipment
• Makes recommendations as to repairs meeting warranty criteria
• Makes parts replacement decisions assuring optimum economic reusability
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduation from an accredited technical school in diesel engine or earthmoving repair preferred
• 3 years’ experience in heavy equipment, engine, or electric power generation system repair
• 1-3 years administrative/clerical experience
• 1-3 years customer service experience

Physical Demands & Competencies:

• Standing, walking, talking, sitting, use of hands & hearing
• Squatting/Kneeling
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, etc.
• Heavy work that includes carrying, lifting and/or moving objects up to 100 pounds or more
• Data Entry, telephone, reading/writing, reasoning, organizational, communication & math skills
• Safety & Product Knowledge
• Basic ability to search for and enter data into a computer
• Ability to type service reports

Work Environment:

• Noise: Loud
• Indoors and Outdoors

Other Duties:

Job Offers are contingent upon all required pre-employment screenings which may include but are not limited to background checks, drug/alcohol testing, fit for duty testing, and any other job-related tests/screenings.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

Wagner Equipment Co. is an EEO/AA/Veterans/Disabled employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities