Equipment Mechanic - Field
Altec
Field equipment mechanic repairing heavy equipment for utilities and telecom.
9 days ago ago
$39 - $42
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Providence, RI
Field
Company Size
4,388 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Design
Consulting
Technical Services
Project Management
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Electric Utility
Telecommunications
Tree Care
Lights and Signs
Contractor
Role
What you would be doing
unit inspection
inspection reports
component replacement
troubleshooting
safety compliance
tool provision
- Develop basic computer skills with Microsoft office
- Provide accurate and sufficient information on all required documents
- Perform Unit Condition Inspections and Reports
- Perform all tasks in a manner fully consistent with Altec Safety practices and procedures
- Perform replacement of electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical components
- Maintain work area in a safe, clean, and orderly manner
- Utilize all technical support resources (such as operator, parts, and maintenance manuals, HowFactory, etc.) in troubleshooting, determining procedures, and identifying parts needed for repair
- Advise supervisors of situations that may impact a customer relationship
- As needed, provide basic tools per the Altec tool policy
- Drive motor vehicles
What you bring
heavy equipment
oem experience
mechanics
electrical
hydraulic
customer service
- Previous experience as a mechanic or technician, with a focus on heavy equipment
- A high level of dexterity
- Experience with aerial devices, digger derricks, chippers, cranes; or construction, mining, farm equipment such as excavators, skid steers, dozers or tractors; or military heavy equipment such as the MRAP vehicle, HMEE, or tanks; aircraft and aerospace or ground support equipment (AGE/GSE) or similar
- Education in mechanics, electrical and/or hydraulic systems
- A career with an OEM in an Essential Industry supporting utilities and telecom
- Ability to support customer by working overtime
- High School Diploma, state-approved High School Equivalency, or GED
- Strong interpersonal, customer service, and organizational skills
- Physical effort to move objects and tools that may weigh up to 75 pounds; frequent stooping, bending, squatting, and kneeling
- Competitive compensation that rewards performance
- Multi-level technician career progression program
- Wellness Rewards Program
- Ongoing training on Altec equipment
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Prescription Safety Glasses
- Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- On-demand access to technical support, direct parts, and engineering
- Retirement 401(k) Program
- Comprehensive benefits including affordable medical options, dental and vision care, matching 401(k), company-paid Basic Life, wellness programs, company events, paid vacation
- You will have a state-of-the-art company service vehicle, customer interaction, and a flexible schedule
- Employee Assistance and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program
- Potential to work overtime
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Company
Overview
100+ Countries
Global Reach
The company operates and serves clients across more than 100 countries worldwide.
- Born in 1929, it grew from a small utility equipment business into a global brand.
- Public and private fleets rely on its signature bucket trucks, cranes, digger derricks and aerial devices to connect communities.
- Over the decades it evolved into multiple divisions—from manufacturing and rental to capital services—under a unified holding structure.
- Bolstered by strategic acquisitions, it blends in‑house fabrication with custom engineering across its North American facilities.
- It pioneered fleet electrification and data‑driven fleet insights, integrating telematics and digital analytics into heavy equipment.
- Flagship projects range from electrical utilities and telecom lines to tree‑care, signage maintenance and contractor fleets.
- Customer First
- Enjoyment of Work
- Family
- Financial Stability
- Integrity
- People Are Our Greatest Strength
- Quality
- Spiritual Development
- Teamwork
99% Waste Recycling
Burnsville, NC Plant
Recycles 99% of its waste, including sheet steel, brass, copper, aluminum, pallets, cardboard, office paper, plastic, PVC, and silicone.
- Introduced Green Fleet product line including JEMS® energy storage systems to reduce carbon footprint and idle time
- Shrewsbury, MA Service Center is LEED-certified; features recycle wash bay, motion-sensitive LED lighting, occupancy-based HVAC
- St. Joseph, MO facility installed solar energy systems to evaluate wider adoption
- Majority of facilities upgraded to LED lighting to cut energy use and carbon output
- Corporate policies promote powering down computers nightly, optimizing lighting/heating usage, using natural light, conserving water
- Goal: maximize sustainability, strengthen competitive position, deliver energy-efficient products/services
4.0/5 Rating
Glassdoor Diversity & Inclusion Rating
The company has a Glassdoor Diversity & Inclusion rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on ~281 reviews.
3.5/5 Women
Female Employee Feedback
Women employees rated the company's Diversity & Inclusion efforts at 3.5 out of 5 on Glassdoor, based on 23 reviews.
4.1/5 Men
Male Employee Feedback
Male employees rated the company's Diversity & Inclusion efforts at 4.1 out of 5 on Glassdoor, based on 120 reviews.
Bottom 15%
Diversity Score Ranking
The company ranks in the bottom 15% for diversity among similar-sized firms, according to Comparably.
- Equal opportunity employer with affirmative action plans covering gender, race, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, and more
- Inclusion defined as understanding, valuing and respecting workplace diversity so no associate is excluded from opportunities
- Maintains a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment; associates treated with respect and dignity
- Employee resource groups in place to support diverse backgrounds
- Diversity and inclusion training provided to all employees
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