Heavy Equipment Journeyman Technician
About The Position
TOTAL Industries is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Journeyman Technician to join their TOTAL JCB team. This role focuses on the diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of heavy equipment, including repairing/replacing hydraulic components, diesel engines, and electrical motors on construction and agricultural equipment. The technician will also work on and operate a crane, including rigging of heavy components, ensuring problems are addressed thoroughly. Responsibilities include identifying additional safety, mechanical, and other repair needs, and submitting quotes and completed work orders daily. If assigned a field territory, the technician must be able to park a company vehicle at their residence and drive to customer locations, requiring a solid DMV record. This is a Level III technician role, requiring 7-10 years of experience and a willingness to continue learning. Day-to-day activities will be assigned by a Service Advisor, with work potentially starting at the Parts Counter, heading to a repair close to home or across town. The role requires performing duties safely and efficiently, with good written, verbal, and organizational skills, and the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with customers and colleagues.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 7-10+ years of experience in heavy equipment maintenance and repair
- Strong knowledge of hydraulics and electrohydraulic systems
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics
- Proven diagnosis and trouble-shooting skills
- Above average electrical troubleshooting skills
- Ability to clearly describe in writing, specific equipment information and findings in English
- Ability to work safely under pressure, take general directions and use good judgement when working independently
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Ability and willingness to concentrate on a task for long periods, without being easily distracted
- Ability to act in a way that is consistent with our values
- Previous experience working with a computer tablet, typing, and taking photos
- Ability to use Microsoft Office product suite (Outlook, Teams, etc.) and other dealer applications
- Ability to drive a motor vehicle and other industrial equipment if necessary to travel to customer site(s) and test equipment
- Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
- Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed
- Qualified DMV record, background check and drug screening
Nice To Haves
- ASE certifications
- Technical school certificate of completion
- Master Certified Technician
Responsibilities
- Diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of heavy equipment
- Repairing/replacing hydraulic components, diesel engines, and electrical motors on construction and agricultural equipment
- Working on and operating a crane including rigging of heavy components
- Identifying additional safety, mechanical, and other items in need of repair
- Submitting quotes and completed work orders each day
- Performing all duties safely and efficiently
- Developing and maintaining good working relationships with customers and colleagues
Benefits
- Union membership with Automotive Industries
- 95%-100% healthcare benefits for employee and family (depending on location)
- Anthem Blue Cross or Kaiser PPO
- Delta Dental plus orthodontics
- VSP Vision
- Life Insurance and Burial benefits
- Supplemental short-term disability income
- Auto-enrollment in Union Pension (where available)
- Access to a 401K
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Uprise
- Annual reimbursement for work boots and prescription safety glasses
- Pay increase every 6 months upon completion of training and demonstration of skills
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
