Lead Shop Technician

Alta Equipment Group; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading equipment dealer in North America as a Lead Shop Technician! This role is perfect for those with a passion for mechanical repair and a drive for excellence. You will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing machinery, providing technical advice, and ensuring a safe work environment. With a commitment to employee development and a culture of mutual respect, this innovative firm offers competitive wages, training programs, and a supportive team atmosphere. If you're ready to make a significant impact and grow your career, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Manufacturer Technical Training Programs

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tool Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Union Benefits

Company Uniforms

Qualifications

• Must possess own tools and have a clean driving record.
• Lead Technicians must be TCL certified and have previous mechanic experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular repairs on machinery and troubleshoot equipment.
• Assist employees in planning and scheduling jobs in the shop.

Skills

Mechanic Repair Experience

Excellent Mechanical Aptitude

Communication Skills

Ability to Work After Hours

Intermediate Language Skills

Basic Mathematical Skills

Reasoning Ability

Education

TCL (Volvo online training) 3 Certification

Manufacturer Required Training

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Volvo VCADS

Job description

Come work for one of the largest equipment dealers in North America!Are you a Technician/Mechanic with diesel, agricultural, or heavy equipment repair experience? If so, then we want you on our team!

Technicians are at the backbone of our organization; therefore, we provide them with the tools and resources to be successful:

• Manufacturer technical training programs
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tool insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Benefits will be administered through the local Union
• Competitive wages
• Company uniforms provided
  

Our construction equipment group is seeking a full-time Lead Shop Technician . This position will report to the Jackson, MI branch. This is a union position and will be part of Local 324.

A Lead Technician is able to meet all requirements of a Shop Technician I with little to no supervision. When a Service Department Lead Technician is needed, he or she will be given job assignment that will consist of successfully, efficiently, and accurately performing regular repairs on machinery, troubleshooting, diagnosing and testing equipment, assisting employees in planning jobs, scheduling jobs in the shop, providing technical advice, assigning jobs to employees, communicating with internal and external customers, responsible for a clean and safe shop environment, and training employees in areas of deficiencies.

Additional responsibilities of the position consist of, but are not limited to:

• Complete inspections
• Implementation of optional accessories
• Incorporate Alta's Guiding Principles into daily activities
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Consistent, regular, and reliable attendance including being ready for work at the designated start time

Qualifications:

• Lead Technicians must be TCL (Volvo online training) 3 certified
• Must complete manufacturer required training in any major product line.
• Previous mechanic repair experience
• Excellent mechanical aptitude
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work after hours as needed
• Must have clean driving record and valid driver’s license to drive company vehicle
• Excellent mechanical aptitude with a solid understanding of the following systems: engine, power train, hydraulics and electrical
• Possess own tools
• A positive attitude and high energy
• Computer programs - Microsoft Outlook, Volvo VCADS
• Language Skills - Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Mathematical Skills - Basic: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Reasoning Ability - Intermediate: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Physical/Sensory Functions: Regularly will stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands; Frequently will talk/hear, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; Occasionally will sit.
• Lift and/or Move Functions: Regularly will lift up to 25 pounds; Frequently will lift 26 to 50 pounds; Occasionally will lift from 51 to 100 plus pounds.
• Work Environment: Regularly will work near moving mechanical parts; Frequently will be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions; Occasionally will work in wet or humid conditions (non-weather), risk of electrical shock, vibration .

About Alta:

Culture is Job #1. Alta Equipment Group prides itself in living by our Guiding Principles: Invest in the Best, Passion for Excellence, Customers for Life, Mutual Respect and One Team. More than an equipment company, Alta is an innovator of solutions, delivering diverse products and unrivaled support centered on building lasting customer relationships.

If you have a passion for excellence and are ready to make a difference within our organization, we’re ready for you. Whether it’s selling the world’s-best big iron, rolling up your sleeves and servicing our industry-leading construction and material handling product brands or being a difference maker behind the scenes, we can use your skillset.

At Alta Equipment Group, we believe in mutual respect and are committed to diversity while inspiring our employees to reach their maximum potential. Voted a “Top Work Place USA”, our employees across North America are committed to excellence. It’s the Alta way.

So, let’s start the conversation. Click the link to apply and begin the journey of a lifetime.

What We Look For:

At Alta Equipment Group, we are looking for candidates who are a cultural fit with our organization and understand that every task and job goes toward fostering customers for life. Along with that, a great attitude that embraces mutual respect and delivering a consistent high energy level that exudes a passion for excellence. Also, we are searching for a skill set that has a high aptitude for the position with a continual focus on investing in one’s profession through additional training and learning.

Other Opportunities at Alta:

Please visit our careers page at altg.jobs to view other openings that may be of interest to you!

Alta Equipment Group is an equal opportunity employer.This means we do not discriminate on account of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, height, weight, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, misdemeanor arrest record, or membership in any other classification protected under applicable law.If you believe the Company has violated its equal employment opportunity policy in any way, please contact [emailprotected] immediately!