Service Technician

About the role

Anderson Equipment Company is one of the largest heavy equipment distribution companies in the Northeast. It is a family-owned, private company that has consistently grown and achieved financial success for almost 90 years. Currently in its third generation of family ownership and management, the company spans six states – West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine with 19 branch locations. The Service technician will troubleshoot/diagnose equipment problem and perform repair work on a wide variety of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair heavy diesel, gas and electrically operated construction equipment. Repair types can range from complete machine overhauls to minor repairs such as fixing leaks, changing fluids and filters.
• Diagnosing operational difficulties; disassemble and reassemble equipment, replacing defective parts. Diagnostics can include checking pressures, voltage and flow to identify the source(s) of equipment problems.
• Work independently or with senior technicians to rebuild components such as engines, transmissions, hydraulic cylinders and hydraulic pumps.
• Prepare parts requisitions and enter requisitions into the Company’s computer system.
• Must be capable of performing heating, brazing, soldering, burning and minor welding not requiring certified welding skills.
• Technician will use Anderson’s systems to document work orders, track progress of repairs and order parts.
• Focus on safety protocols and regulations must be maintained at all times.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two year Technical degree or comparable military training considered a plus.
• Minimum of 2 years work experience in heavy equipment repair and maintenance.
• Must be able to demonstrate working knowledge of equipment operations, mechanical functions, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Proficiency with computers and diagnostic programs provided by manufacturers.
• Ownership of adequate hand tools.

Pay

Compensation depends on location, experience/skills, overtime: $24.75-$42.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical and Prescription Drugs
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• STD
• LTD
• Heath Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Retirement Savings is a 401K Plan with Match and Profit Sharing contributed by the Company.
• The Company supports professional development through career advancement opportunities, transfers to other branch locations, tuition reimbursement, and company-sponsored training programs.