Heavy Equipment Shop Technician

Our construction equipment group is seeking a full-time Heavy Equipment Shop Technician for our Case Power and Equipment of PA dealership based at our Cranberry, PA location.

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

Complete inspectionsRemoval and installation of partsImplementation of optional accessoriesMaintenanceBasic diagnosis and troubleshootingTestingGeneral repairsIncorporate 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 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, Case/New Holland EST experienceLanguage 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, under extreme heat or cold; Occasionally will work in wet or humid conditions (non-weather), risk of electrical shock, vibration.