Heavy Equipment Field Service Technician

Responsibilities:Our construction equipment group is seeking a full-time heavy equipment Field Technician / mechanic for our Latham, NY location. The primary responsibilities of the position consist of, but are not limited to:

Complete inspectionsPower washing and parts cleaningRemoval and installation of partsImplementation of optional accessoriesMaintenanceOn the road doing basic diagnosis and troubleshootingTestingGeneral repairs on the roadDriving company truck to different customers locationUpkeep of the service truckResponsible 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 time

We 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!

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

Three years of previous heavy equipment or over the road (OTR) repair experience is requiredExcellent mechanical aptitude with a solid understanding of the following systems: engine, power train, hydraulics and electricalPossess own toolsA positive attitude and high energyComputer 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.