Shop Technician

Alta Equipment Group; Alanson (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Tuition assistance

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

401(k) with match

Competitive wages

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Work schedule: M-Sat, day shift

Job summary

Alta Equipment Group is the largest equipment dealer in North America, inviting a hardworking technician to join our award-winning team and advance your career.

You will participate in our in-house training program, focusing on diagnosis, troubleshooting, and progress toward increasing responsibilities, with a day shift schedule Monday through Saturday.

This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent mechanical aptitude with engine, powertrain, hydraulics and electrical systems.
• Owns tools and can perform basic maintenance.
• Positive attitude and high energy.
• Ability to read safety rules and manuals, write routine reports, and speak before groups.
• Basic math for measurements and unit conversions.
• Reasoning to apply instructions and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Complete inspections.
• Removal and installation of parts.
• Implementation of optional accessories.
• Maintenance and preventive servicing.
• Basic diagnosis and troubleshooting.
• Testing and verification of repairs.
• General repairs as needed.
• Adhere to Alta’s guiding principles daily.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain consistent, reliable attendance.

Skills

Engine systems

Powertrain

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Own tools

Positive attitude

Reading & writing

Basic math

Reasoning

Tools

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Job description

Come work for the largest equipment dealer in North America! Are you a hardworking individual that thrives in a fast-paced environment and looking to take your career to the next level? If so, then come join our award-winning team!

Benefits

• Training
• Tuition assistance
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Outstanding benefits package (Medical, Dental and Vision, plus much more)
• 401(k) with match
• Competitive wages
• Paid time off
• 10 paid holidays
• Work schedule: M-Sat, day shift

Responsibilities

If your career goal is to advance as a technician, we encourage participation in our in‑house training program. That includes additional skills in diagnosis, troubleshooting, and further career advancement.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Complete inspections
• Removal and installation of parts
• Implementation of optional accessories
• Maintenance
• Basic diagnosis and troubleshooting
• Testing
• General repairs
• Incorporate Alta’s Guiding Principles into daily activities
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Consistent, regular, and reliable attendance, including being ready for work at the designated start time

Qualifications

• Excellent mechanical aptitude with a solid understanding of the following systems: engine, power train, hydraulics and electrical
• Possess own tools
• A positive attitude and high energy
• Language skills - Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Mathematical skills - Basic: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Reasoning ability - Intermediate: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Physical/Sensory Functions: regularly stand, walk, use hands, reach; frequently talk/hear, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; occasionally sit.
• Lift and/or Move Functions: regularly lift up to 25 pounds; frequently lift 26 to 50 pounds; occasionally lift 51 to 100 plus pounds.
• Work Environment: regularly work near moving mechanical parts; frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions; occasionally work in wet or humid conditions (non-weather), risk of electrical shock, vibration.

Alta Equipment Group is an equal opportunity employer. This means we do not discriminate on account of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, height, weight, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, misdemeanor arrest record, or membership in any other classification protected under applicable law. If you believe the Company has violated its equal employment opportunity policy in any way, please contact [e-mail] immediately!