Heavy Equipment Field Technician

JAMES RIVER EQUIPMENT VIRGINIA LLC•Rosedale, MD

37d•$20 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

James River Equipment is hiring a Heavy Equipment Field Technician to service construction and forestry equipment at customer locations in the Baltimore, Maryland area. The technician travels to and from job sites, works safely onsite, and performs inspection, diagnosis, repair, adjustment, and maintenance to return equipment to service promptly. The role uses diagnostic resources such as DTAC, technical manuals, personal skills, and experience, and coordinates parts requests and repair sequencing while tracking machine status. Work includes engine underhauls, head gaskets, rear axle replacement, hydraulic valves and pumps, rock shafts, and transmission repairs. The technician also prepares accurate inspection and service reports and maintains required records. The successful candidate must train at the dealership before beginning road calls. The position is full-time, with an hourly pay range of $20 to $40, negotiable based on experience, and eligibility for a monthly technician incentive bonus.

Requirements

Valid driver's license with an insurable driving record, required to operate a field service truck.
Medical DOT card.
At least 3–5 years of experience as a mechanic working on diesel equipment, specifically construction and/or forestry equipment.
Computer experience with dealer systems such as CDK, John Deere systems, or similar, and ability to use laptop systems in the diagnostic process.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a field technician in the heavy equipment industry is strongly preferred.
Level III John Deere Certified Technician certification or equivalent is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Travel to and from customer locations and work safely onsite to return equipment to operation in a timely manner.
Inspect, diagnose, repair, adjust, and maintain construction equipment at customer locations.
Use diagnostic resources, including DTAC, technical manuals, and personal skills and experience, to identify equipment problems.
Request the parts needed for repairs through the parts department, track machine status, and execute the repair sequence.
Conduct engine underhauls, head-gasket repairs, rear-axle replacements, hydraulic valve and pump repairs, rock-shaft work, and transmission repairs.
Prepare accurate inspection and service reports and maintain other required records.
Train at the dealership location before starting road calls.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay, negotiable based on experience, and eligibility for a monthly technician incentive bonus.
Extended health, dental, and vision insurance beginning on the first day of employment.
Health savings account options.
Flexible spending account options.
Disability and life insurance.
401(k) with employer match and profit share after 90 days of employment.
Annual tools and personal protective equipment allowance.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Employee recognition rewards program.
Opportunities to attend a yearly cruise for top performers.
Opportunities for leadership and professional growth.
Quarterly group outings and company events.