Service Technician (Heavy Equipment Mechanic)

Five Star Equipment•Dunmore, PA

30d•$25

About The Position

NOW HIRING – SERVICE TECHNICIAN (HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC) John Deere Large Construction & Forestry Equipment 📍 Location: Dunmore, PA ⏱️ Urgent Hire – Experienced Technicians Wanted! 💼 Job Type: Full Time | Hourly Non-Exempt | Monday–Friday 💲 Compensation: Starting at $25 and DOE 🔧 READY TO BUILD A POWERFUL CAREER? Five Star Equipment – Northern Pennsylvania and New York State’s premier John Deere Construction Equipment Dealer – has an immediate opening for a skilled Service Technician / Heavy Equipment Mechanic at our Kirkwood, NY location. If you love big machines, solving tough mechanical problems, and working with a top-notch professional team, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for! 💥 WHAT WE OFFER YOU We take care of our technicians – because YOU keep our customers moving! Ongoing John Deere Factory Training Competitive pay and advancement opportunities Generous Paid Time Off Modern, fully equipped service vehicles Complete uniform program with laundering & repair service Annual shoe allowance Annual tool allowance Comprehensive benefits package Stable career with a growing industry leader 🛠️ WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING As a Service Technician, you’ll be the expert our customers rely on to keep their heavy equipment running strong. You’ll play a critical role in keeping our customers productive and their equipment operating at peak performance.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience as a heavy equipment technician or mechanic
Proven ability to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment such as John Deere, Caterpillar, Komatsu, Case CE, and more
Strong knowledge of engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems
Ability to read and understand electrical and hydraulic diagrams
Solid mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability
Must possess basic tools of the trade
Comfortable using laptop computers and basic software applications
Strong communication skills
Ability to work flexible hours when needed
Willingness to work in various environmental conditions
Ability to solve problems independently with little supervision

Responsibilities

Performing preventative maintenance, minor repairs, and major repairs on heavy construction and forestry equipment
Using strong diagnostic and mechanical troubleshooting skills
Applying root cause analysis to solve complex problems
Working with the Service Advisor and Service Manager to provide accurate machine information, including: Make, model, and serial number Parts, tools, and supplies used Identification of additional repairs needed