PDI & Equipment Setup Technician

Sanco Equipment; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monday–Friday schedule

Competitive pay

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Hands-on training

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Sanco Equipment in Mason City, IA is seeking a dependable PDI & Equipment Setup Technician to join our service team. This entry‑level role offers hands‑on experience, tuition reimbursement opportunities, and a clear path toward a full Equipment Technician position.

You’ll prepare equipment for delivery, install attachments, perform light maintenance, and support used equipment readiness with a team of experienced technicians.

Qualifications

• You don’t need to be a master technician. We’re looking for someone who is mechanically inclined, dependable, willing to learn, and takes pride in doing things right.
• Experience or education in the listed areas is a plus but not required: diesel/heavy equipment tech, automotive/truck repair, construction or ag equipment, powersports, small engines, equipment maintenance, welding/fabrication, mechanical/technical programs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment for delivery by performing pre-delivery inspections and checking fluid levels, safety systems, and overall condition.
• Set up equipment and attachments, install options, and configure for customer applications.
• Perform light mechanical work including oil changes, basic maintenance, and minor repairs.
• Assist with trade-in inspections and identify maintenance needs on used equipment.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Dependable

Willing to learn

Hands-on experience

Education

Diesel or heavy equipment technology

Automotive or truck repair

Construction or agricultural equipment

Small engines

Job description

PDI & Equipment Setup Technician

Location: Mason City, IA
Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
Schedule: Monday–Friday

Build Your Mechanical Skills Into a Career

Sanco Equipment is looking for a dependable, mechanically inclined PDI & Equipment Setup Technician to join our service team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with their hands and around equipment but may not yet have the experience of a full Equipment Technician. College and technical school students are encouraged to apply. We are willing to work with the right candidate’s school schedule.

For students who are interested in building a long-term career with Sanco Equipment, tuition reimbursement may be available for eligible programs.This is an opportunity to earn money, gain hands‑on experience, and get your education paid for while building a career as an Equipment Technician.

You’ll be responsible for preparing new and used equipment for customers, completing pre-delivery inspections, installing attachments and accessories, and handling light mechanical repairs and maintenance.

If you have experience working on cars, trucks, powersports, farm equipment, construction equipment, small engines—or simply have strong mechanical ability,we’d like to talk to you.

What You’ll Do

Prepare Equipment for Delivery

• Complete pre-delivery inspections (PDI) on new equipment
• Check fluid levels, machine operation, safety systems, lights, controls, and overall condition
• Identify and correct issues before equipment is delivered
• Make sure equipment is complete, clean, and ready for the customer

Set Up Equipment & Attachments

• Install buckets, attachments, tires, tracks, cutting edges, and accessories
• Assemble and set up new equipment and attachments
• Install common dealer-installed options
• Configure equipment for customer applications

Perform Light Mechanical Work

• Complete oil and filter changes and basic preventive maintenance
• Replace batteries, hoses, fittings, belts, lights, and other basic components
• Grease and lubricate equipment
• Perform basic inspections and minor repairs
• Identify additional repair needs and communicate them to the service team

Prepare Used Equipment

• Assist with trade‑in inspections
• Identify visible leaks, damage, wear, and maintenance needs
• Complete approved minor repairs and maintenance

What We’re Looking For

You don’t need to be a master technician. We’re looking for someone who is mechanically inclined, dependable, willing to learn, and takes pride in doing things right.

Experience or education in any of the following is a plus, but not required:

• Diesel or heavy equipment technology
• Automotive or truck repair
• Construction or agricultural equipment
• Powersports
• Small engines
• Equipment maintenance
• Welding or fabrication
• Mechanical or technical programs

Currently enrolled college and technical school students are encouraged to apply. This can be a great opportunity to gain hands‑on experience while completing your education and potentially transition into a full‑time Equipment Technician position after graduation.

A valid driver’s license and the ability to safely operate equipment are required.

Why Sanco Equipment?

We want this to be more than just a job. For someone who wants to continue developing their mechanical skills, this position can provide a path into a full Equipment Technician role.

You’ll work around late‑model construction equipment, learn from experienced technicians, and gain hands‑on experience with mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.

We offer:

• Monday–Friday work schedule
• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for full‑time employees
• 401(k) retirement plan for full‑time employees
• Paid time off and paid holidays for full‑time employees
• Manufacturer and hands‑on training
• Opportunities for advancement

Whether you’re already working in a mechanical field, currently attending college or technical school, or simply looking for an opportunity to turn your mechanical ability into a career, we’d like to hear from you.