Preventative Maintenance Technician / Mechanic

MAG Heavy Equipment; Belgrade (MT); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

MAG Heavy Equipment in Montana seeks a preventive maintenance technician to service earthmoving equipment, diesel engines, generators, and lift trucks. You will perform repairs, participate in a training program, and work both independently and on a team to keep machinery running smoothly.

The role emphasizes proactive problem-solving, strong customer service, and the ability to follow manufacturer guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School or Equivalent or better.
• A minimum of one (1) year work experience involving mechanical repairs or a combination of relevant experience and equivalent technical education is required.
• Experience using personal computers, and basic typing skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform minor repairs with appropriate tools.
• Order and return parts for assigned tasks.
• Provide preventive maintenance services per manufacturer guidelines.
• Demonstrate adept usage of service information systems.
• Assist as a helper in field service operations with an experienced technician.
• Perform independently in field assignments as needed.

Skills

Mechanical repairs

Teamwork

Customer service

Problem solving

Field service

Education

High School or Equivalent

Job description

The preventive maintenance technician is tasked with conducting service and repair operations on a variety of equipment and is capable of working both individually and as part of a team. The machinery requiring evaluation and repair includes earthmoving equipment, diesel engines, electric power generators, lift trucks, and related products. Successful completion of comprehensive on-the-job training, classroom instruction, and e-learning is essential for ongoing participation in the technician training program. The PM technician is expected to show proactive initiative, a strong commitment to teamwork, a keen focus on customer service, and an efficient approach to problem-solving. Advancement in the role is contingent upon the individual's attitude, skill development, and job performance.

Essential Job Functions:

• Planning and executing minor repairs using the appropriate tools and methodologies
• Efficiently ordering and returning parts for assigned tasks
• Capable of conducting preventive maintenance services in line with manufacturer guidelines
• Demonstrating adept usage of service information systems
• Assisting as a helper in field service operations alongside an experienced technician when necessary
• Performing independently in field assignments as needed

Education

Required

High School or Equivalent or better.

Experience

Required

A minimum of one (1) year work experience involving mechanical repairs or a combination of relevant experience and equivalent technical education is required. Experience using personal computers, and basic typing skills are required.