Heavy Equipment Shop Technician I

About the Opportunity We are seeking a motivated, independent Shop Technician I to join our premier service department. This role offers early responsibility, clear advancement, and comprehensive technical training. If you are a dependable self-starter who excels at hands-on problem-solving, our team provides an ideal platform to master modern diagnostic systems, work on top-tier industrial machinery, and build a rewarding, long-term technical career within a collaborative, safety-first shop culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnosis & Maintenance: Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulic pumps, drivetrains, winches, pneumatic systems, air compressors, chassis, and cab HVAC.

• Electronics & Controls: Read schematics to service 12/24V electrical circuits, calibrate sensors, inspect harnesses, and run industry-standard diagnostic software.

• Component Replacement: Remove, rebuild, and install mechanical parts; conduct load and operational tests to ensure performance meets manufacturer specs.

• Safety & Standards: Maintain a safe workspace, use PPE properly, and inspect shop equipment and overhead lifting machinery.

• Documentation: Prepare thorough service reports, parts requisitions, time records, and warranty documentation via computer workstations.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Experience: 3+ years repairing and maintaining heavy diesel equipment.

• Technical Knowledge: Proven ability to interpret electrical/hydraulic prints, schematics, and factory service manuals.

• Professional Skills: organizational discipline, problem-solving mindset, clear communication, and customer-service focus.

• Schedule: Flexibility for occasional shifts, weekends, or on-call duties.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay with merit-based advancement

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan with company profit sharing

• Generous paid time off (PTO) plus paid holidays

• Company-paid uniforms and safety allowances

• World-class OEM factory training and certifications

salary: $54,080 - $99,840 per year
shift: First
work hours: 7 AM - 4 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

• Contributes to a positive work environment and promotes the vision, mission and values of BMC.
• Completes all job responsibilities in a safe manner, promotes and champions a safe and healthy work environment.
• Maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all types mechanical and hydraulic- and diesel-powered equipment.
• Skill-level requirements vary from basic troubleshooting and preventive maintenance to component replacement.
• Requires basic working knowledge of equipment operation and associated operating systems.
• Requires basic understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic circuits/drawings/prints.
• Ability to use diagnostic equipment (i.e., Cat ET, CAT-SIS)
• Familiarization of electronic cables, connections, and sensors.
• Maintain, diagnose and repair a variety of equipment including diesel engines, transmissions, drive train components, winches, high pressure pumps, centrifugal pumps, air compressors, microprocessor controls, electro-mechanical equipment, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, gearboxes, PTO's, 12/24v electrical systems, equipment cabs and controls, chassis and suspension, A/C systems etc.
• Preparing parts requisitions, timecards, part returns, accurate and complete service reports and other necessary reports and forms.

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment
• wearing steel toe shoes
• working in a non-temperature controlled environment
• manual lifting up to 50lbs
• standing for 8 hours at one time
• working up to 8 hrs of overtime per week

Skills

• Diesel Mechanic (3 years of experience is preferred)
• Electrical Schematics (3 years of experience is preferred)
• Hydraulic Schematics (3 years of experience is preferred)
• Mechanical Maintenance

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 5 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.