Traveling Heavy Equipment Technician: Diagnostics & Repairs

Townsend Tree Service; Hartsville (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Townsend Company, LLC seeks a traveling Service Technician to perform preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and advanced repairs at remote locations. The role ensures equipment runs at peak performance and requires cleanup, assembly, and reconditioning tasks as part of daily duties.

Travel will be in or around Chicago- Michigan, with responsibilities including after-hours service calls and accurate documentation. Equal opportunity employer and drug/background screening may apply.

Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years of heavy equipment mechanic experience.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record per Company requirements.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Knowledge of DOT standards and requirements.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operates, inspects, troubleshoots, performs diagnostics, and identifies defects/malfunctions
• Determines required repairs on heavy and/or hydraulic equipment
• Repairs or overhauls mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment
• Performs preventative equipment maintenance
• Documents and submits all necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner
• Maintains availability for after-hours service calls
• Duties and responsibilities may change with or without notice

Skills

Heavy equipment experience

Job description

The Townsend Company, LLC seeks a traveling Service Technician to perform preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and advanced repairs at remote locations. The role ensures equipment runs at peak performance and requires cleanup, assembly, and reconditioning tasks as part of daily duties.

Travel will be in or around Chicago- Michigan, with responsibilities including after-hours service calls and accurate documentation. Equal opportunity employer and drug/background screening may apply.