Heavy Equipment Technician - Edgerton

Job Description:

As a field service mechanic for Edgerton Contractors, you'll have the opportunity to work on quality equipment with a great team of co-workers. You'll troubleshoot and repair small gas engines, all sizes of diesel engines, plate compactors, generators, trucks, trailers, rollers, skid steer loaders, wheel loaders, bulldozers, excavators, off-road haul trucks, and more. The technician must coordinate with the Shop Supervisor, the Site Supervisor and site crew members to obtain task goals with Safety, Quality, and Efficiently.

Specific Qualifications:

• Proven track record of consistent safe work practices
• Has completed safety training per Edgerton training curriculum
• Ability to take direction and work together as a crew
• Valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License
• Read and utilize hydraulic and electrical schematics
• Have knowledge in troubleshooting and repairing diesel engines
• Be competent in the use of Caterpillar ET and SIS Web
• Have ability to safely use overhead cranes for completing repairs
• Ability to lift 75 lbs
• Be a Journeyman Operating Engineer or be willing to become one
• Responsible for good communication
• Strong attention to detail is required
• Have basic tools required for repairing equipment. Edgerton supplies special required tools, laptop, and ¾ inch drive and larger sockets and impacts.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen