Heavy Equipment Shop Technician

Heavy Equipment Shop Technician

Berlin, CT, USA Req #656

Thursday, September 5, 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 Heavy Equipment Shop Technician for our Berlin, CT branch.

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

Responsibilities:


* Complete inspections


* Removal and installation of parts


* Implementation of optional accessories


* Maintenance


* Basic diagnosis and troubleshooting


* Testing


* General repairs


* 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:


* Three years of previous heavy equipment 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


* Must have a clean driving record


* 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 concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:


* Physical/Sensory Functions: Regularly will stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands; Frequently will talk/hear, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl ; Occasionally will sit.


* Lift and/or Move Functions: Regularly will lift up to 2...