Service Technician

Socket.dev; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

STD

LTD

Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance Program

PTO

401K with match

Job summary

Anderson Equipment Company in the Northeast seeks a Service Technician to troubleshoot and repair a wide range of heavy equipment. You will work on diesel, gas, and electrically powered machines, from full overhauls to minor repairs, following safety protocols.

Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, disassembling and reassembling, rebuilding engines and hydraulics, preparing parts requisitions, and using Anderson's systems to document work orders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two-year technical degree or military training preferred.
• Minimum 2 years in heavy equipment repair.
• Proficiency with diagnostic programs and computer use.
• Own adequate hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair heavy diesel, gas and electrically operated construction equipment.
• Diagnose operational difficulties; disassemble and reassemble equipment.
• Rebuild components such as engines, transmissions, hydraulics.
• Prepare parts requisitions and enter into the Company's system.
• Document work orders and ensure safety regulations are followed.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Mechanical aptitude

Computer diagnostics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree or military training

Tools

Diagnostic software

Hand tools

Job description

Company Profile:

Anderson Equipment Company is one of the largest heavy equipment distribution companies in the Northeast. It is a family-owned, private company that has consistently grown and achieved financial success for almost 90 years. Currently in its third generation of family ownership and management, the company spans six states - West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine with 19 branch locations.

Job Description Summary:

The Service technician will troubleshoot/diagnose equipment problem and perform repair work on a wide variety of equipment. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain and repair heavy diesel, gas and electrically operated construction equipment. Repair types can range from complete machine overhauls to minor repairs such as fixing leaks, changing fluids and filters.
• Diagnosing operational difficulties; disassemble and reassemble equipment, replacing defective parts. Diagnostics can include checking pressures, voltage and flow to identify the source(s) of equipment problems.
• Work independently or with senior technicians to rebuild components such as engines, transmissions, hydraulic cylinders and hydraulic pumps.
• Prepare parts requisitions and enter requisitions into the Company's computer system.
• Must be capable of performing heating, brazing, soldering, burning and minor welding not requiring certified welding skills.
• Technician will use Anderson's systems to document work orders, track progress of repairs and order parts. Focus on safety protocols and regulations must be maintained at all times.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two year Technical degree or comparable military training considered a plus;
• Minimum of 2 years work experience in heavy equipment repair and maintenance;
• Must be able to demonstrate working knowledge of equipment operations, mechanical functions, electrical and hydraulic systems;
• Proficiency with computers and diagnostic programs provided by manufacturers.
• Ownership of adequate hand tools.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation depends on location, experience/skills, overtime: $24.75-$42.00 per hour.
• Benefits include Medical and Prescription Drugs, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD, LTD, Heath Savings Account, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Retirement Savings is a 401K Plan with Match and Profit Sharing contributed by the Company.
• The Company supports professional development through career advancement opportunities, transfers to other branch locations, tuition reimbursement, and company-sponsored training programs.