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Heavy Equipment Field Service Technician

Alta Equipment Company, Leominster, MA, United States


About the Role
We are seeking a full‑time heavy equipment Field Technician for the Central Mass area (Worcester, Leominster, Fitchburg) who will report from our Concord, NH location. The role requires a proactive, fast‑paced technician with a passion for excellence who enjoys working in a dynamic environment serving JCB, Avant, Toro and Vibroscreen.

Compensation
Base pay: $37.00–$43.00 per hour. This range does not include benefits or potential bonuses. Overall compensation will be based on geographical location, skill set, education, and experience.

Responsibilities

Complete inspections

Power wash and clean parts

Remove and install parts

Implement optional accessories

Maintain equipment

Diagnose and troubleshoot on the road

Perform testing

Conduct general repairs while on the road

Drive company truck to customer locations

Maintain the service truck

Manage inventory of onboard parts

Incorporate Alta’s Guiding Principles into daily activities

Perform other duties as assigned

Maintain consistent, reliable attendance; be ready for work at the designated start time

Qualifications

Three years of heavy equipment or over‑the‑road (OTR) repair experience (required)

Excellent mechanical aptitude with solid understanding of engine, power train, hydraulics and electrical systems

Own tools

Positive attitude and high energy

Clean driving record

Computer proficiency – Microsoft Outlook, Volvo VCADS

Intermediate language skills – ability to read, interpret and write routine reports and correspondence, and to speak effectively before customers

Basic mathematical skills – ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and apply units of American money, weight, volume and distance

Intermediate reasoning ability – apply common sense to carry out written or oral instructions and deal with problems involving various concrete variables

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Regularly stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands, talk/hear, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; occasionally sit

Regularly lift up to 25 lbs; frequently 26–50 lbs; occasionally 51–100+ lbs

Work near moving mechanical parts; exposure to fumes or airborne particles and outdoor weather conditions; risk of electrical shock, vibration; work in wet or humid conditions

Benefits

Company truck (parked at home each day)

Company fuel card

Company paid cell phone

Manufacturer technical training programs

Tool insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Benefits administered through the local Union

Competitive wages

Company uniforms provided

Equal Employment Opportunity
Alta Equipment Group is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on account of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, height, weight, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, misdemeanor arrest record, or membership in any other classification protected under applicable law. If you believe the Company has violated its equal employment opportunity policy in any way, please contact recruiting@altg.com immediately!

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