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Shop Heavy Equipment Technician [ID:56AD]

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A Heavy Equipment Mechanic maintains and repairs heavy equipment like construction vehicles and fire trucks.

$56,649 / year median in South Carolina

+11% projected growth

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Shop Heavy Equipment Technician [
ID:
56AD] Mechanics Hub - 4.2 North Charleston, SC Job Details Full-time $29.00 - $34.15 an hour 15 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off 401(k) 6% Match Vision insurance 401(k) matching Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Equipment service recordkeeping Heavy equipment mechanics Heavy equipment electrical system troubleshooting Computer operation Customer communication Engineering equipment malfunctions diagnostics Electrical work Construction equipment servicing High school diploma or GED Maintenance activity documentation Driver's License Documentation tools Machining repair techniques Computer skills Electrical maintenance Technical troubleshooting support Material handling equipment maintenance Customer complaint resolution Full Job Description A well-established material handling equipment company is hiring a Shop Heavy Equipment Technician in North Charleston, SC to service forklifts, cranes, lift gates, hoists, and related systems. Ideal candidates have heavy equipment repair experience with hydraulic, electrical, and diagnostic skills. Apply today for steady day shift work, competitive pay, and a $3,000 sign-on bonus. Duties & Responsibilities Inspect, service, troubleshoot, and repair forklifts, knuckle boom cranes, loaders, lift gates, hook lifts, skip loaders, hoists, and related equipment. Perform preventive maintenance, safety checks, corrective repairs, upgrades, and refurbishment work in a shop-based service environment. Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues using troubleshooting procedures, diagnostic tools, and hands-on repair skills. Complete service records, daily reports, work documentation, and related updates using company systems. Follow safe work practices, environmental requirements, technical procedures, and service bulletins. Support customer satisfaction by addressing service concerns professionally and communicating repair opportunities or follow-up needs.
Requirements Required:
3+ years of hands-on mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical repair experience. Heavy equipment repair experience, including equipment-mounted systems or similar machinery. Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills across hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems. Valid driver's license, clean driving record that meets company driving standards, and ability to obtain and maintain a 1-year DOT Medical Card. Ability to pass a background check and drug test. High school diploma or equivalent. Must have or be willing to obtain the necessary toolset for the role and be comfortable using basic computer systems for service records, documentation, and daily job updates.
Preferred:
Welding experience. Diesel equipment experience, especially when paired with heavy equipment, hydraulic, or electrical repair experience. Experience repairing forklifts, truck-mounted cranes, knuckle boom cranes, lift gates, hook lifts, hoists, loaders, skip loaders, or rental equipment fleets. Veterans and candidates with military maintenance experience are encouraged to apply. #BJ1
Compensation:
$29.30 - $34.15/hour based on experience and qualifications $3,000 sign-on bonus
Benefits:
Health, Vision, Dental, company-paid Life Insurance, and voluntary Life Insurance available starting day one 401(k) with 6% company match Paid Time Off and company-paid holidays Tuition reimbursement for job-related continued education Referral program Career growth opportunities
Shifts:
Day shift, Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM Hours may vary based on business needs