Heavy Equipment Shop Technician

Heavy Equipment Shop Technician

Jackson, MI, USA Req #472

Monday, April 15, 2024

Come work for one of the largest equipment dealers in North America! Are you a Technician/Mechanic with diesel, agricultural, or heavy equipment repair experience? If so, then we want you on our team!

Technicians are at the backbone of our organization; therefore, we provide them with the tools and resources to be successful:


* Manufacturer technical training programs


* Employee stock purchase plan


* Tool insurance


* Paid time off


* Paid holidays


* Benefits will be administered through the local Union


* Competitive wages


* Company uniforms provided

Our construction equipment group is seeking a full-time resident heavy equipment Shop service diesel technician / mechanic with the classification of Shop Technician 2 .

This position will report to the Jackson, MI branch.

This is a union position and will be part of Local 324.

A Shop Technician 2 must be familiar with and able to diagnose and repair any systems problem that occurs for the majority (greater than 50%) of equipment the Company sells.

A Shop Technician 2 is qualified to successfully, efficiently, and accurately perform the cleaning, maintenance, visual inspection, removal, installation with the help of proper manuals, report writing and the disassembly, assembly, parts reuse evaluation, reconditioning, ordering the correct parts, measuring, adjusting, diagnosing, testing, troubleshooting and equipment failure analysis of their assigned Service department or specialized area, with minimal technical assistance.

Also, a Shop Technician 2 may be asked to perform minor welding, fabricating, and machining repairs.

A Shop Technician 2 must become Volvo Level 3 certified.

Must be able to meet or exceed quoted labor for repairs related to this level, with minimal rework.

Additional responsibilities of the position consist of, but are not limited to:



* Complete inspections


* Implementation of optional accessories


* General repairs


* Incorporate Alta's Guiding Principles into daily activities


* Performs other duties as assigned


* Consistent, regular, and reliable attendance including being ready for work at the designated start time

We encourage our technicians to participate in our in-house training program, allowing them to acquire additional skills in diagnosis and troubleshooting and further advance their career as a technician.

Also, company uniforms are provided!

Qualifications:



* Previous heavy equipment or over the road (OTR) repair experience is required


* Minimum of 2 years of previous power systems repair experience is required


* Volvo Penta engine experience is highly preferred


* Previous mechanic repair experience (forklift, heavy equipment, diesel, automotive) including experience in the Military, Guard or Reserve with an MOS or NEC code of 63B, 63H, 63S, 63W, 63Y, 91B, 91H, 91L, 91M or CM


* Strong ...