Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Overview Heavy Equipment Inspector – Turn Minnesota’s hardworking equipment into auction-ready opportunities—one inspection, photo, and conversation at a time! Join Purple Wave as a Heavy Equipment Inspector, traveling across Minnesota to capture accurate data, photos, videos, titles, and service records for our online auction platform. Responsibilities Communicate Purple Wave's auction process clearly and effectively to sellers. Schedule, complete, and document data capture for equipment being sold on purplewave.com. Gather and organize necessary information and documentation, including service records and titles. Complete detailed and accurate listing sheets and take high‑quality photos and videos. Represent the company in a professional and ethical manner to heavy equipment owners, buyers, and sellers. Enter customer information and opportunities in CRM and other applications to maintain communication with all team members. Assist the Marketing department with the creation of social media videos and distribute promotional materials across various channels. Support sellers in preparing assets for sale, including tasks such as jump‑starting vehicles, cleaning, removing decals, and ensuring presentation‑ready appeal. Undertake additional assigned duties as requested. Qualifications High School Degree or GED. Ability to travel extensively when required. Knowledge of fleet, heavy agriculture and construction equipment. Proficiency in various technologies, tools, and systems to gather and share information electronically. Self‑motivated with a strong work ethic. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent people skills and ability to maintain high ethical standards. Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. Bid calling skills and auction experience are not required. May be requested to complete position‑specific skills assessment testing. Spanish‑speaking bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be either a U.S. Citizen or eligible to work in the U.S. Requires the ability to successfully complete a background check. Must possess a valid state driver’s license in compliance with relevant jurisdiction laws. Working Settings Full‑time Salaried Exempt, not eligible for overtime. Flexibility in schedule and ability to work outside of standard business hours. Expected to travel up to 75% of the time. Position is physically demanding and requires regular climbing, lifting, and physical exertion; ability to climb on, over, and under heavy equipment and lift and move parts weighing up to 50 pounds. Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary paid bi‑weekly and commission paid monthly, estimated range of total compensation $60,000–$90,000 annually; commission structure rewards high performance and is uncapped. Company vehicle provided. Company‑provided cell phone and computer equipment. Health, Dental, and Vision insurance. 401(k) plan with employer match up to 4% starting the first day of employment. Company‑paid Life Insurance with supplemental coverage options. Fully paid Short‑Term Disability. Three weeks of paid time off annually. Employee Stock Purchase Program – eligible to purchase company stock at a discount after 90 days of employment, with enrollment opportunities each May and November. Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity is a Purple Wave, Inc. policy. We select the best‑qualified candidate for each position. No employee will discriminate against an applicant for employment or a fellow employee because of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military or veteran status. Notice of Background Check As a condition of employment, you will be required to sign the Company’s Authorization for Background Check and provide documents establishing your identity and right to work in the United States. #J-18808-Ljbffr