Heavy Equipment Technician

Company: MacQueen Equipment Group
Location: Ankeny
Posted on: May 11, 2022

Job Description:

Description:
About MacQueenFrom small beginnings back in 1961, MacQueen evolved to what it is today: the premier dealer, supplier, and partner to private companies and municipalities throughout the Midwest. With over a dozen locations, we service cities, towns, and businesses by providing the street sweepers, sewer cleaners, garbage trucks, snow removal equipment and vacuum excavators that keep communities functional, clean, and safe. In 2016, MacQueen became an authorized Pierce fire truck dealer, and MacQueen Emergency was born. Today we sell, service, and support fire apparatus and other life-saving emergency equipment for fire departments across our territory. We also acquired two long-standing companies - Bell Equipment and 5 Alarm - to bolster our network. MacQueen is growing, and we're looking for qualified job seekers to grow with us. We offer a family-first, flexible environment with ample opportunities for professional development. At MacQueen, we make work play. We tackle complex challenges, work hard, high-five and celebrate. We're risk-takers, fast learners, and trailblazers. We pride ourselves on integrity and work to improve the lives of everyone who dedicates their talents to our company. Together, we're redefining an industry in desperate need of a shakeup. Position Purpose:This position is responsible for the repair and maintenance of customer equipment, company owned equipment and equipment covered under warranty.Duties and ResponsibilitiesComplete repairs and perform maintenance on Company fleetComplete repairs on customer equipment in a timely mannerBuilds knowledge of dealer supported product lines, service standards, and procedures and keeps abreast of all changes in various models of equipment sold and serviced by the distributorPerform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with Service shop and Factory standardsHave the ability to perform occasional service calls and overtime workPerform basic field repair and maintenance jobs with minimal supervisionBasic testing knowledge of all machine systemsFollow all company safety policies and proceduresDevelops and employs diagnostic related reasoning skillsExamine the equipment to determine if additional safety related or service work is requiredAssists in the collection of data necessary for efficient inventory controlAttends local, regional, national service schools and training sessions as requestedMaintains a clean, orderly, and safe working environment both in shop and at customer job sitesMaintains and cares for shop tools, equipment, and vehiclesCompletes all paperwork required for jobsKeep abreast of factory technical bulletinsMaintains close, positive working relationships with service, parts and administrative personnelConducts himself / herself in the presence of customers in a manner which will retain a good opinion of the company and the service departmentPerforms as directed by the Service ManagementResponsible for operating heavy equipment and trucks in a safe mannerFollow all company safety policies and proceduresUnderstand and follow federal, state and local regulations, such as those governing the disposal of hazardous wastesHeavy Equipment Technician Objectives:Speed/Quantity -Improve on-time completion of service vehiclesSales Increase -Improve up-sell service hoursImprove billable service hoursQuality -Reduce reworkSafety -No accidents or near miss incidents.

Requirements:
Skills and Experience:Minimum 2 year Diesel Technology, Automotive Technology or Heavy Equipment Technology degree or equivalent experience5 years of experience working on hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems or heavy equipment maintenance experience preferredWelding and cutting torch experienceHas or has ability to obtain a basic tool setHigh school diploma or equivalent or technical school graduateAbility to read and comprehend instructions and informationWorks in an efficient and effective mannerOrganizational skills with ability to effectively manage multiple projectsMust have excellent external and internal customer service skillsContributes to departmental and product line goalsMust be personable, highly motivated, a problem solver, reliable, ethical and able to adapt to all forces around them from customers, suppliers, coworkers and manufacturersBe authorized to work in the USARequires prolonged standing with periodic lifting, walking, standing, bending, stooping and stretchingRequires ability to push, lift, pull and/or carry 75 lbs. or moreRequires a valid drivers license, possess or have ability to obtain a CDL rating and the ability to maintain an insurable driving recordOther backgrounds and roles that see success in this position:Construction Equipment TechnicianRoad Service TechnicianMaster TechnicianDiesel MechanicEmergency Vehicle TechnicianVehicle Diagnostic TechnicianHeavy Truck TechnicianOTR TechnicianMacQueen is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. PM18PI176684679

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