Mobile Heavy Equipment PM Technician

Thompson Marine; Spanish Fort, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Tractor is seeking a Preventive Maintenance Field Technician - Earthmoving in Spanish Fort, AL to perform maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on bulldozers, excavators, loaders, and graders in construction and mining contexts.

The role emphasizes safety, hands-on mechanical work, and on-site customer support. Training, DOT compliance, and travel to customer sites are part of the responsibilities. Strong diagnostic and teamwork skills are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• 1 year of mechanical repair experience or equivalent technical education.
• Med Card and CDL preferred.
• MVR required.
• Experience using personal computers and basic typing skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on heavy equipment to ensure safety and reliability.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems; remove and install; disassemble and reassemble.
• Utilize diagnostic tools, manuals, and technical expertise to identify and troubleshoot equipment issues, malfunctions, and failures.
• Diagnose problems accurately and develop effective repair solutions.
• Complete service reports, work orders, and other necessary documentation promptly and accurately.
• Respond to field service calls and travel to job sites to perform on-site repairs and maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Diagnostics

Electrical systems

Communication skills

Computer skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Infocast

Liftnet

SIMSi

Job description

Thompson Tractor is seeking a Preventive Maintenance Field Technician - Earthmoving in Spanish Fort, AL to perform maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on bulldozers, excavators, loaders, and graders in construction and mining contexts.

The role emphasizes safety, hands-on mechanical work, and on-site customer support. Training, DOT compliance, and travel to customer sites are part of the responsibilities. Strong diagnostic and teamwork skills are required.