Road Mechanic/Service Technician | $30K-$70K

Road Mechanic/Service Technician

Heartline Staffing is recruiting a Road Mechanic/Service Technician for an equipment service opportunity based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This role performs preventive maintenance, diagnostics and advanced repairs on equipment at customer locations. This is a field-service opportunity for a mechanically skilled technician who is comfortable working on a variety of makes, models and equipment in customer and remote locations. Equipment varies by location and may include aerial work platforms, general construction tools and specialty equipment such as large-scale power generators, pumps, HVAC systems and oil/gas equipment.

Compensation: $30,000-$70,000. Starting rate may vary based on location, education, training and experience.

Road Service & Equipment Repair:

• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment at customer locations
• Diagnose equipment problems and perform advanced repairs
• Apply knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems and troubleshooting fundamentals
• Work on a variety of makes, models and equipment
• Perform service work at customer and remote locations
• Adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment

Equipment:

• Aerial work platforms
• General construction tools
• Large-scale power generators
• Pumps
• HVAC systems
• Oil and gas equipment

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Work indoors and outdoors as required
• Bend, squat, crouch and reach as required
• Lift 50 lbs or more
• Work in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment

Career Development:

• Extensive on-the-job training for eligible employees
• Opportunity to develop new technical skills
• Career growth opportunities into service or operations management

Benefits:

• Health, dental and vision plans
• 401(k) match
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Accident, life and travel insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Volunteer time off
• Length of Service Awards
• Benefits eligibility begins the first of the month following 30 days from the start date

Paid Time Off:

• 12-25 vacation days depending on years of service
• 5 sick days
• 6 holidays
• 2 half-day holidays
• 2 floating holidays
• 1 inclusion day
• 1 volunteer day

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1-2 years of mechanic experience with diesel equipment, heavy construction equipment or specialty equipment such as generators, pumps, HVAC or oil/gas equipment required
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems and troubleshooting fundamentals required
• Knowledge of electrical systems and troubleshooting fundamentals required
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment required
• Ability to bend, squat, crouch and reach as required required
• Ability to lift 50 lbs or more required
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors as required required
• Preferred/Location-dependent: Trade school or equivalent technical training, experience with aerial work platforms, construction tools or large-scale specialty equipment, ASE or IFPS certification, previous military experience with transferable mechanical or technical experience, bilingual skills, including Spanish or another language, depending on location, CDL may be required in some locations