Heavy Equipment Technician

Job TitleDiagnosing and repairing hydraulic, electrical, powertrain, and engine issuesUndercarriage inspection, measurement, and replacementFinal drive and track system workPreventive maintenance on a scheduled program — fluids, filters, inspections, and oil samplingCooling package and radiator cleaning, which comes up often in this environmentWelding and fabrication for repairs and guardingKeeping clear repair recordsRequired QualificationsHands-on experience repairing heavy equipment — dozers, excavators, loaders, or similar — with solid diagnostic ability on hydraulic and electrical systems. Comfortable working from schematics and tracing a problem to its source.Valid driver's license.Must be at least 19 years of ageLegally eligible to work in the United StatesMust be able to read and speak the English languagePreferred QualificationsDozer and excavator experience specifically, along with undercarriage work and welding.If your background is in ag equipment, heavy truck diesel, quarry, mining, construction, or scrap-yard equipment, we'd still like to hear from you. The underlying systems carry over, and we're glad to bring you up to speed on our machines.Language RequirementsEnglishSkillsHeavy Equipment RepairDiagnosticsHydraulic SystemsElectrical SystemsSchematics ReadingWeldingFabricationLandfill CompactorsDozersExcavatorsWheel LoadersBackhoeArticulated Haul TrucksWater TrucksCatVolvoAll qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.