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Heavy Equipment Field Technician 2- Power SystemsJob ID2021-2508# of Openings1Job LocationsUS-MI-AlpenaCategoryServiceOverviewCome work for the largest equipment dealer in the Midwest! Are you a Technician/Mechanic with diesel, agricultural, or heavy equipment repair experience? If so, then we want you on our team!Technicians are at the backbone of our organization; therefore, we provide them with the tools and resources to be successful:Company truck (parked at home each day)•Company fuel card•Company paid cell phone•Manufacturer technical training programs•Tool insurance•Paid time off•10 paid holidays•BCBS Medical, Delta Dental, and Retirement benefits administered through Local 324•401(k)•Competitive wages•Company uniforms provided•Work schedule: M-F, first shiftResponsibilitiesOur construction equipment group is seeking a full-time resident heavy equipment field service diesel technician / mechanic with the classification of Field Technician 2. This position will service the Alpena area and report to the Traverse City, MI branch. This is a union position and will be part of Operating Engineers Local 324.A Field Technician 2 must be familiar with and able to diagnose and repair any systems problem that occurs for the majority (greater than 50%) of equipment the Company sells. A Field Technician 2 is qualified to successfully, efficiently, and accurately perform the 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. Also, a Field Technician 2 may be asked to perform minor welding, fabricating, and machining repairs. A Field Technician 2 must become Volvo Level 3 certified. A Field Technician 2 will be required to maintain a Chauffeurs or CDL B endorsement on their driver license and a clean driving record in accordance with the Company's insurance carrier's requirements. Must be able to meet or exceed quoted labor for repairs related to this level, with minimal rework.Additional responsibilities of the position consist of, but are not limited to:•Complete inspections•Implementation of optional accessories•General repairs•Upkeep of the service truck•Responsible for the inventory of onboard parts•Incorporate Alta's Guiding Principles into daily activities•Performs other duties as assigned•Consistent, regular, and reliable attendance including being ready for work at the designated start timeWe encourage our Technicians to participate in our in-house training program, allowing them to acquire additional skills in diagnosis and troubleshooting and further advance their career as a technician. Also, company uniforms are provided!Qualifications•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•Previous field experience is highly preferable•Strong working knowledge of power train and generation systems•Excellent mechanical aptitude•Good written and verbal communication skills•Good time management skills•Ability to work after hours as needed•Must have 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•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.Physical Demands/Work Environment:•Physical/Sensory Functions: Regularly will stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands; Frequently will talk/hear, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; Occasionally will sit.•Lift and/or Move Functions: Regularly will lift up to 25 pounds; Frequently will lift 26 to 50 pounds; Occasionally will lift from 51 to 100 plus pounds.•Work Environment: Regularly will work near moving mechanical parts; Frequently will be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions; Occasionally will work in wet or humid conditions (non-weather), risk of electrical shock, vibration.About Alta:Culture is Job #1. Alta Equipment Company prides itself in the 3 P's of business: People, Process and Product. By investing in the best people and creating a "one team" approach, Alta Equipment Company... For full info follow application link.We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to gender, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected class.
