Technician III - Shop

Sunstate•Austin, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Sunstate Equipment Co. is hiring a Technician III to work primarily in its Austin, Texas shop, with occasional maintenance or repair work in the field. The role involves inspecting, servicing, troubleshooting, testing, and repairing construction equipment to manufacturer specifications. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and the position is overtime eligible. Starting pay is $29.65 per hour, dependent on experience, with a discretionary quarterly branch performance bonus. Pay is issued weekly. Sunstate describes itself as a safety-focused, equal-opportunity employer that values employees and supports internal career growth. The company provides uniforms and cleaning, a work boot allowance, free rental of its equipment, prescription safety glasses, and a vacation overtime averaging benefit. Benefits also include medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) match; paid holidays; vacation PTO, sick leave, and personal time; and additional employee resources and discounts.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience as a diesel mechanic.
Intermediate troubleshooting and diagnostic skills with electrical and hydraulic systems, diesel engines, and Tier 4 and aftertreatment systems.
Experience performing major and minor repairs on diesel and gas engines, electrical and hydraulic systems, pneumatics, and drive trains.
Must have the tools needed to perform the job; the posting estimates their value at $5,000 or more.
Ability to perform novice-level MIG and SMAW welding repairs.
Ability to work as a team player and support team goals.
Self-starter with motivation to succeed.

Nice To Haves

Background in construction equipment rental.

Responsibilities

Inspect, service, and test equipment to ensure it performs to manufacturer specifications.
Perform routine equipment service, including checking fluid levels, changing fluids, and lubricating equipment.
Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical and hydraulic systems, diesel engines, and Tier 4 and aftertreatment systems.
Perform major and minor repairs on diesel and gas engines, electrical and hydraulic systems, pneumatics, and drive trains.
Perform novice-level welding repairs using MIG and SMAW.
Prepare and maintain accurate equipment maintenance and repair records, including warranty records.
Occasionally maintain or repair equipment in the field.

Benefits

Uniforms provided and cleaned at no cost.
Work boot allowance.
Free rental of Sunstate equipment.
Free prescription safety glasses.
Vacation overtime averaging benefit.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
401(k) match.
Seven company-paid holidays, two paid half-days, and an annual paid day off to observe a holiday of the employee's choice (“My Holiday”).
Two weeks of vacation PTO in the first year, plus sick leave and personal time after 90 days.
Discretionary quarterly branch performance bonus.
Employee discounts, including discounts on movie tickets and cell phone bills.
Baby Bonding benefit.