Equipment Mechanic - Shop

Overview

Maintain and repair heavy equipment, handling electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• documentation
• inspections
• troubleshooting
• component replacement
• vehicle driving
• safety practices

Tasks

-Provide accurate and sufficient information on all required documents -Advise supervisors of situations that may impact a customer relationship -As needed, provide basic tools per the Altec tool policy -Develop basic computer skills with Microsoft office -Perform Unit Condition Inspections and Reports -Drive motor vehicles -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 -Perform replacement of electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical components -Perform all tasks in a manner fully consistent with Altec Safety practices and procedures

Requirements

• heavy equipment
• mechanic
• high school
• electrical
• customer service
• dexterity

What You Bring

-Previous experience as a mechanic or technician, with a focus on heavy equipment -Physical effort to move objects and tools that may weigh up to 75 pounds; frequent stooping, bending, squatting, and kneeling -High School Diploma, state-approved High School Equivalency, or GED -Education in mechanics, electrical or hydraulic systems -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 -A high level of dexterity -Strong interpersonal, customer service, and organizational skills -Ability to support customer by working overtime

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Benefits

-Multi-level technician career progression program -Life Insurance -Ongoing training on Altec equipment -Tuition Reimbursement -Retirement 401(k) Program -On-demand access to technical support, direct parts, and engineering -Employee Assistance and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program -Wellness Rewards Program -Potential to work overtime -Competitive compensation that rewards performance -Paid Vacation and Holidays -Prescription Safety Glasses -Comprehensive benefits including affordable medical options, dental and vision care, matching 401(k), company-paid Basic Life, wellness programs, company events, paid vacation

About Altec

-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.

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