Heavy Equipment Shop Technician

About the role

Our construction equipment group is seeking a full-time resident heavy equipment shop technician to report to our New Hudson, MI branch. This is a union position and will be part of Local 324.

Responsibilities

• Perform 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.
• Must be able to meet or exceed quoted labor for repairs related to this level, with minimal rework.
• Complete inspections
• Implementation of optional accessories
• General repairs
• Incorporate Alta's Guiding Principles into daily activities
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Four years of previous heavy equipment or over the road (OTR) repair experience is required
• Minimum of 2 years of previous power systems repair experience is required
• Volvo Penta engine experience is highly preferred
• Previous mechanic repair experience (forklift, heavy equipment, diesel, automotive) including experience in the Military, Guard or Reserve with an MOS or NEC code of 63B, 63H, 63S, 63W, 63Y, 91B, 91H, 91L, 91M or CM
• Strong working knowledge of power train and generation systems
• Excellent mechanical aptitude
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good time management skills
• Able to work after hours as needed
• Clean driving record and valid driver’s license to drive company vehicle
• Excellent mechanical aptitude with a solid understanding of the following systems: engine, power train, hydraulics and electrical
• Possess own tools

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Excellent mechanical aptitude
• Strong working knowledge of power train and generation systems
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good time management skills
• Able to work after hours as needed
• Clean driving record and valid driver’s license to drive company vehicle
• Excellent mechanical aptitude with a solid understanding of the following systems: engine, power train, hydraulics and electrical
• Possess own tools

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Company uniforms provided
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tool insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

Pay

Competitive wages

Schedule

Regular business hours

Benefits

• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tool insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

Alta Culture

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.