Heavy Equipment Technician

Heavy Equipment Lube TechnicianCome work for one of the largest equipment dealerships 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 vehicleCompany fuel cardCompany paid cell phoneManufacturer technical training programsOutstanding benefits package offering dental, vision, and 100% employer paid medical insurance premiums, plus much more!401(k) plan with a matchEmployee stock purchase planTool insurancePaid time offHolidaysCompetitive wagesCompany uniforms providedResponsibilities:Our construction equipment group is seeking a full-time heavy equipment lube technician for our Tampa, FL branch.A lube technician lubricates, oils and maintains equipment in the field and may make minor repairs in the field, which may consist of:Adjusting V-beltsTightening or replacing loose or missing bolts or fastenersReplacing a ground engaging tool such as bolt-on teeth or tipsAdjusting track tensionReplacing a lamp, lens, or bulb in the electrical systemReplacing a blown fuse or a bad switchReplacing a seat pad or armrestReplacing wiper bladesReplacing cab hardware such as knobs, door latches, and stepsRepair, fabricate and replace hosesRetrieves codes, downloads and performs minor calibrationsAdditional responsibilities of the position consist of, but are not limited to:Upkeep of the service vehicleResponsible for the inventory of onboard partsIncorporate Alta's guiding principles into daily activitiesPerforms other duties as assignedConsistent, regular, and reliable attendance including being ready for work at the designated start timeWe encourage our technicians to participate in our in-house training program, allowing them to acquire additional skills in diagnosis and troubleshooting and further advance their career as a technician. Also, company uniforms are provided!Qualifications:One year of previous heavy equipment or over the road (OTR) repair experience is requiredPrevious heavy equipment lube experience is highly preferredAbility to work 2nd shift Monday-Friday, occasional Saturdays as neededGood mechanical aptitude with a solid understanding of the following systems: engine, power train, hydraulics and electricalPossess own toolsA positive attitude and high energyMust have a clean driving recordComputer programs - Microsoft Outlook, Volvo VCADSLanguage 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.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; 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.So, let's start the conversation. Click the link to apply and begin the journey of a lifetime.What we look for:At Alta equipment group, we are looking for candidates who are a cultural fit with our organization and understand that every task and job goes toward fostering customers for life. Along with that, a great attitude that embraces mutual respect and delivering a consistent high energy level that exudes a passion for excellence. Also, we are searching for a skill set that has a high aptitude for the position with a continual focus on investing in one's profession through additional training and learning.Other opportunities at Alta:Please visit our careers page at altg.jobs to view other openings that may be of interest to you!Alta equipment group is an equal opportunity employer. This means we do not discriminate on account of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, height, weight, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, misdemeanor arrest record, or membership in any other classification protected under applicable law. If you believe the company has violated its equal employment opportunity policy in any way, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io immediately!