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Alta Equipment Company
Heavy Equipment Field Service Technician
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What they do
A Heavy Equipment Mechanic maintains and repairs heavy equipment like construction vehicles and fire trucks.
$58,272 / year median in New York
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Heavy Equipment Field Service Technician Alta Equipment Company paid time off, paid holidays United States, York, Albany Jul 08, 2026 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
Responsibilities:
Our construction equipment group is seeking a full-time heavy equipment Field Technician / mechanic for our Latham, NY location. The primary responsibilities of the position consist of, but are not limited to: Complete inspections Power washing and parts cleaning Removal and installation of parts Implementation of optional accessories Maintenance On the road doing basic diagnosis and troubleshooting Testing General repairs on the road Driving company truck to different customers location 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 We 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!Desired Skills and Qualifications:
Three years of previous heavy equipment or over the road (OTR) repair experience is required 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 SkillsBasic:
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