Heavy Equipment Field Service Technician

Compensation Range : $45 to $47 per hour.

This range is regarding base pay only and does not include benefits and potential bonuses.

Overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographical location, skillset, education, and experience.

Responsibilities:

Our construction equipment group is seeking a full-time heavy equipment Field Technician / mechanic for our Latham, NY location.

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


* Complete inspections


* Power washing and parts cleaning


* Removal and installation of parts


* Implementation of optional accessories


* Maintenance


* On the road doing basic diagnosis and troubleshooting


* Testing


* General repairs on the road


* Driving company truck to different customers location


* 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 concrete variables in standardized situations.

About Alta:

Culture is Job #1.

Alta Equipment Group prides itself in living by our Guiding Principles: Invest in the Best, Passion for Excellence, Customers for Life, Mutual Respect and One Team.

More than an equipment company, Alta is an innovator of solutions, delivering diverse products and unrivaled support centered on building lasting customer relationships.

If you have a passion for excellence and are...