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Vegetation Management & Utility Support Services Company
Shop Technician (Vegetation Equipment & Diesel Engines)
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What they do
A Heavy Equipment Mechanic maintains and repairs heavy equipment like construction vehicles and fire trucks.
$55,610 / year median in Illinois
+15% projected growth
Job Description
A leading vegetation management and utility support services company is seeking an experienced Shop Technician to join our fleet operations team. You'll be responsible for maintaining and repairing a wide range of medium-duty trucks and specialized tree and vegetation management equipment—keeping our crews running safely and efficiently in the field. What You'll Do Diagnose, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on: Medium-duty trucks (F750s, Freightliner M2s, Internationals) & specialized vegetation equipment (bucket trucks, mechanical tree trimmers, aerial lifts, wood chippers, skid steers, tractors) Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and diesel engines Operate diagnostic software (bonus if you know Cummins Insight, CAT ET) Support storm response operations during major weather events (seasonal, preferred but not required) Maintain accurate repair records and communicate job status to fleet operations