Mobile Equipment Service Specialist (Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems)

Real Alloy; Chicago Heights (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

HSA

FSA

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Job summary

Real Alloy in Chicago Heights is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Technician to install, repair, and service plant mobile equipment. You will work on forklifts, loaders, and yard vehicles, performing diagnostics and adjustments to ensure reliable operations for a heavy industry environment.

The role offers a day shift, structured training, and clear growth paths with benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy equipment repair and maintenance.
• Proficient in diagnostics of diesel/heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of safety and EHS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, construct, test, adjust and service plant mobile equipment.
• Maintain and repair internal combustion engine platforms (forklifts, loaders, yard vehicles).
• Operate with tools and safety devices while using diagnostic equipment to locate faults.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Troubleshooting

Pneumatics

Safety & EHS

Diesel systems

Electrical diagnostics

Diagnostics

LOTO

Maintenance

Job description

Join Real Alloy in Chicago Heights
Help power a sustainable metals operation by keeping our mobile fleet safe, reliable, and production-ready.

Role snapshot

• Install, repair, construct, test, adjust, and service plant mobile equipment.
• Maintain and repair a variety of internal combustion engine platforms (forklifts, loaders, yard vehicles).
• Operate at elevated levels and use mobile equipment, pneumatic/electric hand tools, and jacks.
• Apply OSHA requirements to mobile equipment and confirm operation of safety devices.
• Use diagnostic tools to locate faults and validate repairs.

Work environment & schedule

• Heavy industry environment with high safety and quality standards.
• Day shift: Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., with a scheduled shift every other fourth Saturday.

Compensation & incentives

• Direct hire starting at $31.78/hr with scheduled increases.
• MONTHLY INCENTIVE BONUS: up to $500.00.
• Retention bonuses: 3 months $250; 6 months $500; 9 months $750; 12 months $1000.
• Structured skills training plan and clear growth paths.

Benefits in 30 days

• Medical, HSA, FSA, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability

Getting started here

• Learn our safety and quality procedures.
• Develop skills tied to our process: melting aluminum scrap and transferring molten aluminum into molds.

What you bring

• Heavy Equipment Repair
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Pneumatics Experience
• Workplace Safety & EHS Management
• Diesel & Heavy Equipment Systems
• Electrical Systems & Diagnostics (Heavy Equipment)
• Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Equipment Repair & Maintenance

Your work strengthens our team, our community, and the environment. Be a part of Real Alloy’s mission.