Shop Yard Technician

Gilder Search Group; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilder Search Group in Missouri is seeking a Shop/Yard Technician to join our client’s service team. You’ll work with experienced technicians in the shop and in the field, gaining hands-on training and contributing to inspections, servicing, and repair of rotating equipment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, basic mechanical aptitude, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and a valid driver's license. Overtime and weekend work may be necessary; telehandler experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic mechanical aptitude or interest.
• Ability to lift and maneuver equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Basic computer skills.
• Overtime availability.
• Telehandler experience strongly preferred.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist Service Technicians with inspection, service, and repair of rotating equipment.
• Support shop service work including cleaning, labeling, painting, and preparing customer equipment.
• Perform general shop housekeeping and organization.
• Load, unload, and move tools, parts, and equipment.
• Assist with service documentation and paperwork.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in service meetings and training sessions.
• Learn products, applications, and service processes through on-the-job training.
• Work independently or as part of a team to meet service deadlines.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hands-on

Safety minded

Detail oriented

Dependable

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Telehandler experience

Skid steer

Job description

What You’ll Do as a Shop/Yard Technician:

As a Shop Technician, you’ll work alongside experienced technicians in the shop and occasionally in the field. You’ll receive hands‑on training while contributing to the success of our client’s service operations.

Schedule:

7-4pm with overtime and weekend work as needed

Key Responsibilities – Shop/Yard Technician:

• Assist Service Technicians with inspection, service, and repair of rotating equipment
• Support shop service work including cleaning, labeling, painting, and preparing customer equipment
• Perform general shop housekeeping and organization
• Load, unload, and move tools, parts, and equipment
• Assist with service documentation and paperwork
• Follow all safety policies and procedures
• Participate in service meetings and training sessions
• Learn products, applications, and service processes through on-the-job training
• Work independently or as part of a team to meet service deadlines

What We’re Looking for in a Shop/Yard Technician

• Mechanically inclined and eager to learn
• Enjoy hands‑on, physical work
• Are dependable, safety‑minded, and detail‑oriented
• Have a strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Want a long‑term career, not just a job

Qualifications for Shop/Yard Technician

Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• Basic mechanical aptitude or interest
• Ability to lift and maneuver equipment and materials (up to 50 lbs regularly)
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work overtime occasionally
• Telehandler experience strongly preferred
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred:

• Experience operating a telehandler and/or skid steer
• Technical or vocational coursework in mechanics or electronics
• Previous exposure to pumps, motors, or rotating equipment

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