Heavy Equipment Technician I

Total Industries • Pacheco, CA

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About The Position

TOTAL Industries is seeking a Level I Heavy Equipment Technician to perform scheduled maintenance, lubrication services, and minor repairs on construction and agricultural equipment. The role involves diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing equipment, including hydraulics, diesel engines, and electrical motors, and developing the skills needed to advance toward journeyman status. Technicians are expected to address underlying problems rather than symptoms, identify additional safety and repair needs, and submit quotes and completed work orders daily.

Depending on the assignment, the technician may work as a shop mechanic at a branch, progress from shop work to a road territory, or serve a large customer at one or more locations. A Service Advisor assigns approximately eight hours of work each day. Work may begin at the parts counter or involve repairs at customer locations. Field territory assignments require parking a company vehicle at home and driving to customer sites; a qualified driving record is required. The position requires safe and efficient work, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain productive relationships with customers and colleagues. Technicians may receive pay increases every six months as they complete training and demonstrate skills toward journeyman status.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 to 10 years of experience in heavy equipment maintenance and repair.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics and electrical engines.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.
• Proven diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to clearly document specific equipment information and findings in English.
• Ability to work safely under pressure, follow general directions, and use good judgment when working independently.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks for extended periods without being easily distracted.
• Ability to act consistently with the company's values.
• Previous experience using a computer tablet, typing, and taking photos.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook and Teams, and other dealer applications.
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle and other industrial equipment as necessary to travel to customer sites and test equipment.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Qualified DMV record; successful background check and drug screening.
• Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including lifting 50 pounds without assistance and 100 pounds with assistance or a lifting device.

Nice To Haves

• ASE certifications.
• Technical school certificate of completion.
• Master Certified Technician credential.
• Residence within 30 miles of the territory listed in the job posting.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance, lubrication services, and minor repairs on construction and agricultural equipment.
• Diagnose, maintain, and repair heavy equipment, including hydraulic systems, diesel engines, and electrical motors.
• Operate cranes and rig heavy components when required.
• Identify additional safety, mechanical, and other repair needs while working on equipment.
• Submit quotes and completed work orders each day.
• Complete work assigned by the Service Advisor safely and efficiently.
• Travel to customer locations and test equipment when assigned to field work.
• Use work tools and applications, including a tablet and dealer software, to document equipment information and findings.

Benefits

• Company-paid healthcare benefits for the employee and family at 95%–100%, depending on location, including Anthem Blue Cross or Kaiser PPO.
• Delta Dental coverage, including orthodontics.
• VSP Vision coverage.
• Life insurance and burial benefits.
• Supplemental short-term disability income.
• Automatic enrollment in the Union Pension where available.
• Access to a 401K.
• Employee Assistance Program through Uprise.
• Annual reimbursement for work boots and prescription safety glasses.
• Pay increases every six months upon training completion and demonstration of skills, as the technician progresses toward journeyman status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED