Lead Heavy Equipment Installer & Systems Integration

Alamo Group Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Petersen Industries LLC in Lake Wales, Florida is seeking a skilled Installer to assemble, install, troubleshoot, and validate hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems on grapple trucks and knuckle boom loaders. The role requires interpreting engineering drawings and ensuring installations meet specifications and safety standards.

Applicants should have 5+ years of heavy equipment installation experience, strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of experience in heavy equipment assembly, truck equipment installation, crane installation, or similar mechanical installation environment.
• Advanced knowledge of hydraulic systems and mechanical assemblies.
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, engineering drawings, hydraulic schematics, and electrical diagrams.
• Proficiency using hand tools, power tools, torque tools, and measurement instruments.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to assist in training or mentoring junior technicians.

Responsibilities

• Install and integrate complex equipment systems including grapple loaders, knuckle boom cranes, outriggers, and hydraulic lifting systems onto commercial truck chassis.
• Perform advanced installation of structural components such as subframes, reinforcement members, mounts, and custom brackets.
• Install, route, and connect hydraulic systems including pumps, valves, cylinders, hose assemblies, and hydraulic reservoirs.
• Install electrical wiring, sensors, control panels, and safety systems associated with equipment operation.
• Interpret and work from complex engineering drawings, hydraulic schematics, wiring diagrams, and build documentation.
• Perform layout work, drilling, cutting, grinding, fitting, and mechanical assembly of components.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical installation issues.
• Conduct functional testing and verification of installed equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Identify and resolve installation or fitment issues in coordination with engineering and quality teams.
• Assist supervisors with workflow coordination, task prioritization, and quality checks.
• Ensure compliance with company safety standards and applicable OSHA requirements.
• Maintain accurate build documentation and quality checklists.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the installation process.

Skills

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Blueprints interpretation

Electrical diagrams reading

Mechanical troubleshooting

Independent work

Mentoring juniors

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Torque tools

Measurement instruments

Job description

Petersen Industries LLC in Lake Wales, Florida is seeking a skilled Installer to assemble, install, troubleshoot, and validate hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems on grapple trucks and knuckle boom loaders. The role requires interpreting engineering drawings and ensuring installations meet specifications and safety standards.

Applicants should have 5+ years of heavy equipment installation experience, strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal