What are the responsibilities and job description for the Service Technician (Heavy Equipment Mechanic) position at Five Star Equipment?
$$ UP TO $7,500 SIGN-ON BONUS BASED ON EXPERIENCE $$
Five Star Equipment, Northern PA and New York States John Deere Large Construction Equipment Dealer has an immediate opening in our Dunmore, PA location.
Five Star Equipment provides a very competitive compensation and benefits package including:
- Ongoing John Deere factory training
- Generous paid time off
- Modern and clean facility
- A complete uniform program with laundering/repair service
- Annual shoe and tool allowances
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.
- Responsible for participation and successfully completing mandated training on or off site, or online through John Deere University and other training programs.
- Maintains a clean work area and performs work in a neat and orderly fashion.
- Follows all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments.
- Completes all reports and forms required in conjunction with work assignments.
- Performs other duties as assigned to ensure the success of Five Star Equipment.
- Heavy Equipment repair and maintenance: 3-5 years required.
- Experience troubleshooting and diagnosing heavy equipment issues on a variety of equipment such as John Deere, Caterpillar, Komatsu, Case CE.
- Hydraulics – 3 years preferred.
- 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 problems whether conceptual or concrete in nature with little to no assistance.
- Clean motor vehicle record
- Vocational or Technical School Certification preferred.
Salary : $21 - $33