What are the responsibilities and job description for the Service Technician (Heavy Equipment Mechanic) position at Five Star Equipment?
**Fantastic opportunity for a top-tier service technician who is a skilled diagnostic expert, a reliable problem-solver, and a customer-focused professional who ensures that machines perform at their peak—on time and with precision.**
SERVICE TECHNICIAN (LARGE CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT MECHANIC) (John Deere Dealership - Construction & Forestry Equipment Industry)
Five Star Equipment, Northern PA and New York States John Deere Large Construction Equipment Dealer has an immediate opening in Kirkwood, NY location.
Salary: $24 to $32 per hour based on many factors including education and experience
- 7 Paid Holidays generous paid time off
- Paid Training & Rewards
- 401k & Co. Match
- Comprehensive Benefits
- A complete uniform program with laundering/repair service
- Annual shoe and tool allowances
- Company Laptop
Job Type: Full Time, Exempt - Monday thru Friday (Fantastic Work/Life Balance)
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.
ABOUT US!
Five Star Equipment is Northern PA and New York State’s John Deere Construction and Forestry Equipment Dealer with seven locations serving 57 counties.
As a leading North American Dealer, Five Star Equipment is committed to offering a full range of high-quality equipment for the Construction and Forestry industries. We accomplish this by offering full-service repair facilities, large parts inventories, and dedicated employees for all your sales, parts, and service needs.
Locations:
- Dunmore, PA
- Williamsport, PA
- Waterford, PA
- Kirkwood, NY
- Rochester, NY
- Syracuse, NY
- Orchard Park, NY
- Must possess 3-5 years' experience in the heavy equipment field as a service technician or mechanic.
- 3-5 years' experience troubleshooting and diagnosing heavy equipment issues on a variety of equipment such as John Deere, Caterpillar, Komatsu, Case CE.
- Must have knowledge of application, operation and function of engine, hydraulic and electric systems, including electrical diagrams.
- 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.
Salary : $24 - $32