Service Technician (Heavy Equipment Mechanic)

Five Star Equipment, Northern PA and New York States John Deere Large Construction Equipment Dealer has an immediate opening in Williamsport, PA location.

Salary: $25 to $30 per hour based on many factors including education and experience

• Company Laptop
• 7 Paid Holidays + generous paid time off
• Paid Training & Rewards
• 401k & Co. Match
• Comprehensive Benefits
• A complete uniform program with laundering/repair service
• Annual shoe and tool allowances

Job Type: Full Time, Exempt - Monday thru Friday

Job duties/responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Perform preventative maintenance, and minor or major repairs to heavy construction or forestry equipment in the shop.
• Possess strong diagnostic and mechanical operation skills.
• Understands and implements concept of root cause analysis.
• Work in conjunction with the Service Advisor and Service Manager to provide the Service office with machine information including: machine make/model, serial number, hour meter reading, parts/equipment/supplies used during the repairs and notification of any additional repairs required but not completed.
• Must possess 3-5 years' experience in the heavy equipment field as a service technician or mechanic.
• 3-5 years' experience troubleshooting and diagnosing heavy equipment issues on a variety of equipment such as John Deere, Caterpillar, Komatsu, Case CE.
• Must have knowledge of application, operation and function of engine, hydraulic and electric systems, including electrical diagrams.
• Must possess basic tools of the trade.
• Ability to use laptop computer and software applications such as Microsoft Office and Internet functions.
• Ability to work flexible hours as well as work in various demanding environmental conditions.
• Communicate effectively. Can solve problem whether conceptual or concrete in nature with little to no assistance.