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Heavy Equipment Field Service Technician

Alta Equipment Group, Fitchburg, MA, United States


Heavy Equipment Field Service Technician
Leominster, MA, USA

Worcester, MA, USA

Job Description
Posted Friday, April 24, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Come work for one of the largest equipment dealers in North America! Are you a Technician/Mechanic with diesel, agricultural, or heavy equipment repair experience? If so, then we want you on our team!

Technicians are at the backbone of our organization; therefore, we provide them with the tools and resources to be successful:

Company truck (parked at home each day)

Company paid cell phone

Manufacturer technical training programs

Tool insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Benefits will be administered through the local Union

Competitive wages

Company uniforms provided

Compensation range: $37.00-$43.00/hour. This range is regarding base pay only and does not include benefits and potential bonuses. Overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographical location, skillset, education, and experience.

Responsibilities
Our construction equipment group is seeking a full-time heavy equipment Field Technician for the Central Mass area (Worcester, Leominster, Fitchburg) to report out of our Concord, NH location. We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in their work! We are an energetic group who sells JCB, Avant, Toro and Vibroscreen. The sky is the limit and we want to add great people to our team!

The primary responsibilities of the position consist of, but are not limited to:

Complete inspections

Power washing and parts cleaning

Removal and installation of parts

Implementation of optional accessories

Maintenance

On the road doing basic diagnosis and troubleshooting

Testing

General repairs on the road

Driving company truck to different customers location

Upkeep of the service truck

Responsible for the inventory of onboard parts

Incorporate Alta's Guiding Principles into daily activities

Performs other duties as assigned

Consistent, regular, and reliable attendance including being ready for work at the designated start time

We encourage our Technicians to participate in our in-house training program, allowing them to acquire additional skills in diagnosis and troubleshooting and further advance their career as a Technician. Also, company uniforms are provided!

Qualifications
Desired Skills and Qualifications:

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

Excellent mechanical aptitude with a solid understanding of the following systems: engine, power train, hydraulics and electrical

Possess own tools

A positive attitude and high energy

Computer programs - Microsoft Outlook, Volvo VCADS

Language Skills - Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills - Basic: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability - Intermediate: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

Physical/Sensory Functions: Regularly will stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands; Frequently will talk/hear, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl ; Occasionally will sit.

Lift and/or Move Functions: Regularly will lift up to 25 pounds; Frequently will lift 26 to 50 pounds; Occasionally will lift from 51 to 100 plus pounds.

Work Environment: Regularly will work near moving mechanical parts; Frequently will be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, under extreme heat or cold; Occasionally will work in wet or humid conditions (non-weather), risk of electrical shock, vibration.

About Alta
Culture is Job #1. Alta Equipment Group prides itself in living by our Guiding Principles: Invest in the Best, Passion for Excellence, Customers for Life, Mutual Respect and One Team. More than an equipment company, Alta is an innovator of solutions, delivering diverse products and unrivaled support centered on building lasting customer relationships.

If you have a passion for excellence and are ready to make a difference within our organization, we’re ready for you. Whether it’s selling the world’s best big iron, rolling up your sleeves and servicing our industry-leading construction and material handling product brands or being a difference maker behind the scenes, we can use your skillset.

At Alta Equipment Group, we believe in mutual respect and are committed to diversity while inspiring our employees to reach their maximum potential. Voted a “Top Work Place USA”, our employees across North America are committed to excellence. It’s the Alta way.

What We Look For
At Alta Equipment Group, we are looking for candidates who are a cultural fit with our organization and understand that every task and job goes toward fostering customers for life. Along with that, a great attitude that embraces mutual respect and delivering a consistent high energy level that exudes a passion for excellence. Also, we are searching for a skill set that has a high aptitude for the position with a continual focus on investing in one’s profession through additional training and learning.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Alta Equipment Group is an equal opportunity employer. This means 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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