Preventative Maintenance Technician, Heavy Equipment

Advance Equipment • Lowell, IN

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About The Position

Advance Equipment Service repairs and services heavy equipment for customers in and around Lowell, Indiana. The Preventative Maintenance Technician runs the established preventative maintenance route using a lube truck, performing scheduled service at customer sites to help keep equipment running. The route and work schedule are set by the Service Manager, and the technician is expected to complete work thoroughly, on time, and with minimal daily direction.

The technician inspects equipment during each visit, reports additional repair needs to customers and the shop, documents services in the shop management system, and keeps the lube truck stocked, clean, and maintained. The role also supports the shop and field service team when the PM schedule allows. It offers a Monday-to-Friday schedule, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with overtime as needed, and reports to the Service Manager.

Requirements

• Hands-on heavy equipment maintenance experience across engine, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance on heavy equipment or trucks.
• Ability to work independently and stay on schedule without daily direction.
• Attention to detail, including identifying small problems before they become larger ones.
• Comfort using computers and software, including a shop management system.
• Clear communication with customers and the shop.
• Valid driver's license; travel to customer sites is daily.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds regularly and work outdoors in all weather.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Sennebogen, JLG, or Volvo equipment.
• Prior lube truck or field service experience.
• Experience around scrap and recycling operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance at customer sites from the lube truck, including fluids, filters, greasing, and inspections.
• Follow the PM schedule set by the Service Manager and stay on time from site to site.
• Inspect equipment on every visit and report additional repair needs to the customer and the shop.
• Document every service and close out jobs in the shop management system.
• Keep the lube truck stocked, clean, and maintained.
• Represent Advance Equipment Service professionally at customer sites.
• Support the shop and field service team when the PM schedule allows.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• SIMPLE IRA with 3% company match.
• Paid time off awarded at tenure milestones.
• Annual boot allowance.
• Monday-to-Friday schedule, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, plus overtime as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed