Power Systems Field Technician

Power Systems Field Technician

Come work for one of the largest equipment dealers in North America! Are you a Technician/Mechanic with diesel, agricultural, or heavy equipment repair experience? If so, then we want you on our team!

Technicians are at the backbone of our organization; therefore, we provide them with the tools and resources to be successful:

• Company truck (parked at home each day)
• Company fuel card
• Company paid cell phone
• Manufacturer technical training programs
• Tool insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Benefits will be administered through the local Union
• Competitive wages
• Company uniforms provided

Our construction equipment group is seeking a full-time Power Systems Field Technician to report out of our South Elgin, IL branch. This is a union position and will be part of Local 150. The expected hourly pay for this role ranges between $41.57-$63.95 based on candidate experience.

The primary responsibilities of the position consist of, but are not limited to:

• Apply technical experience to effectively inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair Power Systems equipment
• Complete service reports, PM checklists, and timecards in alignment with departmental standards.
• Leverage your previous experience to perform service tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Exhibit a strong dedication to customer satisfaction by clearly and consistently communicating job updates to both clients and internal team members.
• Responsible for the inventory of onboard parts
• Perform comprehensive visual inspections and testing on engine and generator sets, identifying and documenting any deficiencies during preventive maintenance.
• Upkeep of the service truck
• Incorporate Alta's Guiding Principles into daily activities
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Consistent, regular, and reliable attendance including being ready for work at the designated start time
• Availability for after-hours calls, as well as overnight work.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Previous experience with CAT, Cummins, and Volvo Engines is required.
• Minimum of three years of previous experience in electric power generator maintenance and repair
• Excellent mechanical aptitude with a solid understanding of the following systems: engine, power train, hydraulics and electrical
• Possess own tools
• A positive attitude and high energy
• Computer programs - Basic proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) required.
• Language Skills - Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Mathematical Skills - Basic: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Reasoning Ability - Intermediate: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record to be considered for this position.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Physical/Sensory Functions: Regularly will stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands; Frequently will talk/hear, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; Occasionally will sit.
• Lift and/or Move Functions: Regularly will lift up to 25 pounds; Frequently will lift 26 to 50 pounds; Occasionally will lift from 51 to 100 plus pounds.
• Work Environment: Regularly will work near moving mechanical parts; Frequently will be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, under extreme heat or cold; Occasionally will work in wet or humid conditions (non-weather), risk of electrical shock, vibration.

About Alta:

Culture is Job #1. Alta Equipment Group prides itself in living by our Guiding Principles: Invest in the Best, Passion for Excellence, Customers for Life, Mutual Respect and One Team. More than an equipment company, Alta is an innovator of solutions, delivering diverse products and unrivaled support centered on building lasting customer relationships.

If you have a passion for excellence and are ready to make a difference within our organization, we're ready for you. Whether it's selling the world's-best big iron, rolling up your sleeves and servicing our industry-leading construction and material handling product brands or being a difference maker behind the scenes, we can use your skillset.

At Alta Equipment Group, we believe in mutual respect and are committed to diversity while inspiring our employees to reach their maximum potential. Voted a "Top Work Place USA", our employees across North America are committed to excellence. It's the Alta way.