Heavy Equipment Field Technician

Heavy Equipment Field Technician

Harrisburg, PA, USA Req #583

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Come work for one of the largest equipment dealerships 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:


* Company truck (parked at home each day)


* Company fuel card


* Company paid cell phone


* Manufacturer technical training programs


* Outstanding benefits package (BCBS PPO, Delta Dental and EyeMed Vision, plus much more!


* 401(k) plan with a match


* Employee stock purchase plan


* Tool insurance


* Paid time off


* Holidays


* Competitive wages


* Company uniforms provided

Responsibilities:

Our construction equipment group is seeking a full-time Heavy Equipment Field Technician for our Harrisburg, PA location.

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



* Complete inspections


* Removal and installation of parts


* Implementation of optional accessories


* Maintenance


* Basic diagnosis and troubleshooting


* Testing


* General repairs


* Upkeep of the service truck


* Responsible for the inventory of onboard parts


* 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!

Desired Skills and Qualifications:



* Three years of previous heavy equipment or over the road (OTR) repair experience is required


* 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


* Computer programs - Microsoft Outlook, Volvo VCADS


* 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 ...