Shop Service Technician: Hydraulics & Diagnostics

Blaze Equipment Rental, LLC.; Whitehurst (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Blaze Equipment Rental, LLC. in Jessup, MD seeks a Shop Service Technician to provide in-shop diagnostics, service, and repairs for a range of heavy equipment, including hydraulic, electrical, and control systems.

You will work closely with customers and team to minimize downtime and ensure OEM standards. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in equipment maintenance, reads technical drawings, and can operate shop tools and forklifts safely.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in equipment maintenance and repair; environmental, construction, vocational truck, or similar equipment experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems; ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and service documentation.
• Experience performing equipment service and working independently with minimal supervision.
• Must possess a personal set of hand tools and willingness to expand tool inventory as needed.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Familiarity with PLC systems and basic programming concepts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and control systems.
• Assemble, install, and integrate electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic components, including wiring of electrical panels and system connections.
• Develop and execute repair plans, including sequencing, parts identification, and component-level repairs to restore equipment to OEM specifications.
• Perform diagnostics, service, and repairs across all major equipment systems within the shop, including remote troubleshooting support.
• Provide warranty support by evaluating and validating claims, coordinating with OEM, and submitting detailed service documentation.
• Communicate repair status, findings, and recommendations clearly while maintaining a high level of professionalism and customer service.
• Identify and source required parts, materials, and tooling to support efficient completion of repairs.
• Accurately complete and maintain service reports, work orders, and documentation, ensuring proper tracking of labor, materials, and service activity within company systems.
• Read and interpret parts diagrams, hydraulic and electrical schematics, and service manuals.
• Operate shop equipment, including forklifts and telehandlers, safely and effectively.
• Follow all OSHA and company safety standards in all shop operations.
• Maintain a safety-first mindset when working in varying shop conditions and temperature extremes.
• Ensure all repairs and service activities meet company quality and safety expectations.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Schematic reading

Customer service

Tools

PLC systems

Service reporting software

Wiring

Job description

Blaze Equipment Rental, LLC. in Jessup, MD seeks a Shop Service Technician to provide in-shop diagnostics, service, and repairs for a range of heavy equipment, including hydraulic, electrical, and control systems.

You will work closely with customers and team to minimize downtime and ensure OEM standards. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in equipment maintenance, reads technical drawings, and can operate shop tools and forklifts safely.