Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic - Shop and Field Hybrid Position

Come work for one of the largest equipment dealers in North America! 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
• Paid holidays
• Benefits will be administered through the local Union
• Competitive wages
• Company uniforms provided
  

Alta Equipment Company is a leading provider of construction equipment. We are committed to delivering top-notch solutions and support to our customers and maintaining a dynamic and supportive work environment for our employees.

Our Construction Equipment Group is seeking a skilled and experienced Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic to join our team at the Berlin, CT branch. This hybrid position involves both shop and field work, providing a diverse and engaging work experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a variety of heavy-duty equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on heavy-duty equipment, including but not limited to excavators, bulldozers, loaders, and trucks.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues and implement effective solutions.
• Conduct inspections and preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and extend equipment lifespan.
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure timely and efficient completion of projects.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, maintenance, and inspections.
• Adhere to safety protocols and regulations at all times.
• Travel to field sites as needed to provide on-site support and 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 time

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification in heavy-duty equipment mechanics preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in heavy-duty equipment maintenance and repair.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.
• Possess own tools
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Willingness to travel to field sites as required.

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 Group prides itself in living by our Guiding Principles: Invest in the Best, Passion for Excellence, Customers for Life, Mutual Respect and One Team. More than an equipment company, Alta is an innovator of solutions, delivering diverse products and unrivaled support centered on building lasting customer relationships.

If you have a passion for excellence and are ready to make a difference within our organization, we're ready for you. Whether it's selling the world's-best big iron, rolling up your sleeves and servicing our industry-leading construction and material handling product brands or being a difference maker behind the scenes, we can use your skillset.

At Alta Equipment Group, we believe in mutual respect and are committed to diversity while inspiring our employees to reach their maximum potential. Voted a "Top Work Place USA", our employees across North America are committed to excellence. It's the Alta way.

So, let's start the conversation. Click the link to apply and begin the journey of a lifetime.

What We Look For:

At Alta Equipment Group, we are looking for candidates who are a cultural fit with our organization and understand that every task and job goes toward fostering customers for life. Along with that, a great attitude that embraces mutual respect and delivering a consistent high energy level that exudes a passion for excellence. Also, we are searching for a skill set that has a high aptitude for the position with a continual focus on investing in one's profession through additional training and learning.

Other Opportunities at Alta:

Please visit our careers page at altg.jobs to view other openings that may be of interest to you!

Alta Equipment Group is an equal opportunity employer. This means we do not discriminate on account of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, height, weight, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, misdemeanor arrest record, or membership in any other classification protected under applicable law. If you believe the Company has violated its equal employment opportunity policy in any way, please contact recruiting@altg.com immediately!