Service Technician

Company Profile

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.

Job Summary

The Service Technician will troubleshoot and diagnose equipment problems and perform repair work on a wide variety of heavy diesel, gas, and electrically operated construction equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair heavy diesel, gas, and electrically operated construction equipment, ranging from complete machine overhauls to minor repairs such as fixing leaks, changing fluids, and filters.
• Diagnose operational difficulties; disassemble and reassemble equipment, replacing defective parts, and check pressures, voltage, and flow to identify problem sources.
• Work independently or with senior technicians to rebuild components such as engines, transmissions, hydraulic cylinders, and hydraulic pumps.
• Prepare parts requisitions and enter them into the company’s computer system.
• Perform heating, brazing, soldering, burning, and minor welding (not requiring certified welding skills).
• Use Anderson’s systems to document work orders, track repair progress, and order parts.
• Maintain focus on safety protocols and regulations at all times.

Required Qualifications

• 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.
• Demonstrated 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, and overtime: $24.75‑$42.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability (STD, LTD)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) plan with company match and profit sharing
• Professional development through career advancement, branch transfers, tuition reimbursement, and company‑sponsored training programs