Heavy Equipment Field Technician

Heavy Equipment Field Technician

Byron Center, MI 49315, USA Req #829

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

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:


* Company truck (parked at home each day)


* Company fuel card


* Company paid cell phone


* Manufacturer technical training programs


* 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 field service technician for our Byron Center, Michigan branch.

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

A Field Technician 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 Field Technician 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.

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.

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


* 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 instruct...