Resident Field Technician - east Illinois

Martin Equipment; Tolono (IL); Remote; USD 58,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Equipment seeks a Resident Field Technician for remote work based in Tolono, IL, covering multiple counties. The ideal candidate will handle maintenance and repairs of diesel equipment, require 3–5 years of related experience, and must hold a valid Class A CDL. The role offers full-time employment with appealing benefits, including 100% paid health insurance and retirement plans.

Benefits

100% company-paid health insurance premium for employee and family

$40,000 company-paid life insurance and AD&D

Union pension plan (local 841)

Paid holidays and paid vacation

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in diesel equipment repair, especially hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Valid Class A CDL preferred.
• Ability to read schematics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, repairs, and safety inspections on diesel equipment.
• Travel daily to customer sites for field service.
• Operate and maintain a field service truck.

Skills

Strong verbal skills

Mathematical skills

Technical skills

Education

Technical training

Job description

Resident Field Technician - east Illinois

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Be a part of our Martin Equipment work family! Martin Equipment is a John Deere Construction Dealership, 4th generation family-owned for almost 100-years. We have an immediate need for a fully-remote, full-time Resident Field Technician. The technician would report to our Tolono, IL store location but work (and live, ideally) in the following Illinois counties: Douglas, Edgar, Coles, Clark, Cumberland and Shelby, and possibly others. Working hours are typically Monday through Friday, 6:30am to 5:00pm, occasionally Saturday.

Position Overview

• Title: Heavy Equipment Resident Field Technician
• Department: Service
• Employment Status: Full-time
• Supervisor: Service Manager
• Location: Remote (based out of Tolono, IL; field work within Douglas, Edgar, Coles, Clark, Cumberland and Shelby counties, possibly others)
  
  

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, repairs, and safety inspections on diesel equipment.
• Travel daily to customer sites for field service.
• Operate and maintain a field service truck.
• Diagnose issues, request parts, and document service for invoicing.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations from the company, government, and equipment vendors.
  
  

Requirements

• Experience: 3–5 years in diesel equipment repair (hydraulic and electrical systems).
• Education: Technical training and ability to read schematics preferred.
• License: Valid Class A CDL preferred and good driving record.
• Skills: Strong verbal, mathematical, and technical skills.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Standing, climbing, bending, and lifting (50+ lbs).
• Use of computers and tools.
• Adequate hearing and vision for equipment inspection and communication.
  
  

Work Environment

• Exposure to petroleum solvents, extreme temperatures, and mechanical equipment.
• Occasional work at heights.
  
  

PPE Provided

• Includes protective glasses, gloves, and boots.
  
  

Newly hired employees are eligible for benefits on the first of the month following 60 continuous days of employment.

100% company-paid health insurance premium for employee and family!

$40,000 company-paid life insurance and AD&D.

Employee-paid dental, vision, disability, and voluntary life insurance, and flexible spending account option available.

Uniform service, safety boot reimbursement.

Union pension plan (local 841), paid holidays and paid vacation.

EOE

Job Type: Full-time, Union, Non-Exempt

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction

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