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Operating Technician

Bulk Equipment Corp.
Crawfordsville, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 6/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/5/2026
We are a well-established multi-state equipment/service provider, offering services to industrial markets with a strong emphasis on heavy equipment and specialized fleet rental needs. If you believe that your experience, skills, attitude and work ethic fit, joining this dynamic team may be the next step for you.

The Operating Technician is responsible for providing 24-hour mill maintenance to mill operations including BOFs, Blast Furnaces, Electric Furnaces, and other mill areas, and for the safe operation of multiple types of refractory tearout equipment such as LAG, Gradall, and KT Grant machines.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment at customer sites
  • Perform routine inspections and services on equipment
  • Responsible for the safe operation of refractory Tearout equipment including, but not limitedto, LAG, Gradall, and KT Grant machines
  • Complete pre-shift inspections before operating equipment and grease equipment at the startof each shift
  • Complete required work orders accurately using company maintenance managementsoftware
  • Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction by understanding and addressing customerneeds and time constraints
  • Respond to service calls timely and efficiently
  • Follow all safety policies and procedures and use required PPE properly
  • Be on time for scheduled shifts and punch in and out on the BULK clock-in platform
  • Maintain a clean and safe work and break room environment
  • Abide by all BULK safety and operational procedures, as well as any mill-mandated safetyprocedures and requirements
  • During downtime, assist with any minor maintenance requirements and housekeeping as perthe CBA
  • Create parts lists when needed and communicate with site management and/or purchasingdepartment
  • Maintain certifications required for specific or specialized work, and licenses required tooperate service vehicles
  • Keep company assets such as vehicles, laptops, diagnostic & specialty tooling in working order
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

  • 1-3 years' experience of operating Heavy Equipment (straight boom excavators and refractory demolition experience preferred)
  • 1-3 years of mechanical experience with heavy equipment and strong working knowledge of hydraulics, powertrain, electronic/electrical systems, diesel, etc. preferred
  • Must be self-driven and motivated
  • Able to independently diagnose issues without assistance (electrical & hydraulic systems)
  • Must be able to weld (stick, MIG, TIG, air arc)
  • Strong familiarity with hydraulics
  • Ability to check and set system pressures
  • Practical troubleshooting mindset required
  • Familiar with computer programs used to trace wiring and hydraulic schematics
  • Knowledgeable with track machines
  • John Deere equipment experience preferred, but not required
  • Familiarity with Volvo engines
  • Understanding of DEF systems (exhaust and emissions)
  • Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record
  • Has experience running tearout machines including LG and Gradall
  • Ability to work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays as required

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, prolonged standing, walking, and manual dexterity are required. The employee will also need to bend, climb, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and lift/move up to 50 lbs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $28.00 per hour

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Experience

  • Powertrain: 3 years (Preferred)
  • Electrical systems: 3 years (Preferred)
  • Diagnostic systems: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Heavy Equipment: 3 years (Required)
  • Hydraulics: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification

  • Driver's License (Required)

Ability To Commute

  • Crawfordsville, IN 47933 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28

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