Shop Equipment Technician: Heavy Machinery Diagnostics

Accelera; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Shop Equipment Technician responsible for maintaining heavy lifting and transport machinery. The role relies on hydraulics and electrical diagnostics to keep equipment reliable and customers up.

You will perform complex repairs on articulating cranes, bucket trucks, truck-mounted forklifts, and trailers, conduct preventive maintenance and DOT inspections, and document service activities with accuracy while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• At least 3 years' hands-on experience with cranes or forklifts.
• Expertise in hydraulics, electrical diagnostics, and welding.
• Able to lift 75+ lbs and work in varied environments.
• Own standard set of personal hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Execute complex repairs and troubleshooting for articulating cranes, bucket trucks, truck-mounted forklifts, and heavy-duty trailers.
• Conduct preventive maintenance schedules and perform annual DOT inspections to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide rapid-response diagnostic support for unscheduled equipment failures to minimize operational downtime.
• Manage comprehensive service documentation, including work order authorization, parts procurement, and accurate labor tracking.
• Collaborate with shop leadership to communicate mechanical status and identify necessary component replacements.
• Uphold a high standard of workplace safety and organization, adhering to all state and federal industrial regulations.

Skills

Heavy equipment experience

Hydraulics

Electrical diagnostics

Welding

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Personal hand tools

Job description

Accelera in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Shop Equipment Technician responsible for maintaining heavy lifting and transport machinery. The role relies on hydraulics and electrical diagnostics to keep equipment reliable and customers up.

You will perform complex repairs on articulating cranes, bucket trucks, truck-mounted forklifts, and trailers, conduct preventive maintenance and DOT inspections, and document service activities with accuracy while upholding safety standards.