Construction Equipment Service Technician
About the role
We are growing our service team in Allentown, PA and are looking for a skilled technician who can independently diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair a wide variety of construction and industrial equipment. This is a shop-based position working on everything from compact construction equipment and skid steers to aerial equipment, heavy equipment, and other diesel-powered machinery.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, service, inspect, and maintain a variety of construction, landscape, heavy, aerial, industrial, agricultural, and fleet equipment.
- Diagnose and repair hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and diesel systems.
- Use schematics, service manuals, diagnostic tools, and computer systems to identify and resolve equipment problems.
- Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and equipment set-up.
- Complete repairs accurately and efficiently while maintaining high-quality workmanship.
- Communicate repair findings and recommendations with service and management teams.
- Maintain safe, clean, and organized shop environment.
- Work independently while also collaborating with other experienced technicians and service team members.
- Participate in paid manufacturer and industry training to continue developing your technical skills.
Requirements
- Experience with any combination of diesel engine and combustion systems, hydraulic systems, DC electrical systems and diagnostics, mechanical troubleshooting, welding and fabricating, computerized diagnostic tools, reading electrical and hydraulic schematics, service manuals and technical documentation, construction, heavy, aerial, agricultural, industrial, or fleet equipment.
- Strong previous experience with heavy equipment or as a diesel technician.
- High school diploma or equivalent industry experience.
- Dependable, mechanically strong, safety-conscious, and capable of working independently while being a positive member of the service team.
Schedule
- Full-time position, 40-50 hours per week.
- Limited weekends (typically 1 Saturday a month during peak season).
Pay
$60,000.00 - $80,000.00 annually (dependent on experience).
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage.
- 401(k) with partial company match.
- Short- & Long-Term Disability.
- Basic and supplemental life insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
- Company provided uniforms.
- Boot and tool reimbursement.
About Us
For over 40 years, Best Line Equipment has been family-owned, and that still shows in how we treat our people. With 15+ locations across PA, MD, and NJ—and growing—there's real opportunity here for anyone ready to build a career. We're passionate about helping our employees grow professionally, work as a team, and take pride in serving our customers. Our culture runs on job satisfaction, diversity, and shared accountability. We've been voted Top 100 Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania multiple years running because we've earned it.