Senior Heavy Equipment Technician

LaTrae Consulting Group

Senior Heavy Equipment Technician

Saluda, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Heavy Equipment Service Technician Needed for our Leading Waste Collection Service Provider Client in Saluda VA

    Top Pay, Full benefits with 401k, Tool allowance, Education/Certification Assistance, Large Global Equipment Manufacturer with plenty of career growth potential.

    Industry Leading Benefits Package

    1st Shift! Monday - Friday Schedule!

    Plus $5000 Sign On/Retention Bonus!

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Repair and maintain fleet of heavy equipment.
    • Inspect, repair, maintain and test equipment at prescribed maintenance intervals of mileage, time and usage or upon malfunction or breakdown.
    • Inspect, test electrical systems and controls.
    • Maintain and repair brakes, braking systems, engines and all related chassis components.
    • Maintain vehicle and adjust equipment to standards set by state or federal DOT for motor vehicle inspection and safety standards.
    • Have the knowledge to use gauges, drills, grinders, measuring devices or other specialized equipment as required.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • Minimum 5-7 years of direct mechanic experience on heavy trucks or equipment – or a combination of experience PLUS vocational training, trade or technical school degree/certification of completion.
    • Experience repairing Yellow Iron equipment.
    • Hydraulics experience is a MUST
    • Great attitude and willingness to learn
    • Good driving history with no major incidents in past 3 years

  • Compensation
    $68,000 per year