Service Technician

Anderson Equipment Company; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drugs

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

STD

LTD

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Anderson Equipment Company in Bangor, ME seeks a Service Technician to troubleshoot and repair heavy diesel, gas and electrical construction equipment. You will diagnose problems, disassemble and reassemble components, and perform overhauls or repairs as needed.

You will document work orders, order parts, and adhere to safety protocols while working with senior technicians. A high school diploma and 2 years of heavy equipment experience are required or a technical degree is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two year Technical degree or comparable military training considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair heavy diesel, gas and electrically operated construction equipment.
• Diagnose operational difficulties; disassemble and reassemble equipment, replacing defective parts.
• 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.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Hand tools

Education

High school diploma

Two-year technical degree

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Computers/diagnostic programs

Job description

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.