What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Diesel Technician - Heavy Equipment position at Contractors Sales?
Location: Albany, NY
Company: Contractors Sales Company, Inc.
Pay: Starting at $40 /hour, depending on experience
Schedule: Monday - Friday, Day Shift (OT as needed)
Union: Local 158 Operating Engineers
Lead Diesel Technician
What You Get
- $40 /hour depending on experience
- Local 158 Union position
- Company-paid health insurance premiums
- Guaranteed weekly 401(k) contribution
- Profit-sharing bonus opportunity
- Annual tool allowance & clothing allowance
- Paid Time Off & Personal Time
- Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
- Steady work - no seasonal layoffs
- Over-Time opportunities
About Contractors Sales Company
Contractors Sales Company has been keeping New York's biggest projects moving for over 100 years. From the NYS Thruway to the Albany Airport Connector, we support the machines that build this region.
We're a family-owned heavy equipment dealership with a long history in the northeast and a strong reputation. We invest in our people, keep our shops running right, and believe good mechanics deserve respect, good pay, and reliable work.
What You'll Be Doing
- Diagnose, repair, and maintain Company and customer-owned heavy equipment
- Work on excavators, wheel loaders, drill rigs, crushing & screening plants, and more
- Troubleshoot diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, transmissions, and drivetrains
- Support and lead other shop technicians when needed
- Communicate clearly with Service and Parts Departments
- Keep accurate service and repair records
- Work safely, efficiently, and with pride in the finished job
What We're Looking For
- 7 years of heavy equipment or diesel repair experience
- Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to read hydraulic and electrical schematics
- Comfortable using laptop diagnostics and service software
- Own tools
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
- Field or road service experience is a plus
Equipment You'll Work On
Excavators, wheel loaders, drills, crushing & screening plants, articulated trucks, hydraulic breakers, and road wideners - including Link-Belt, Hitachi, Rammer, Rokbak, Sandvik, and Anaconda.
Why Apply?
Contractors Sales offers steady work, strong pay, and a shop that's run the right way. If you know your trade, take pride in your work, and want a place where experience is respected, we want to hear from you! Apply today.
Contractors Sales Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.
A pre-employment drug screen is required