Service Technician (Heavy Equipment)

Heavy Duty Equipment Service Technician - Ft Wayne

About Us

Working for Vermeer Midwest isn’t just a job; it’s a career at a family-owned company that cares about you.  In your first 18 months of employment, you can expect mentoring and to receive structured, hands-on training.  Our technicians receive a competitive hourly wage and are offered an exceptional benefits package.  We re-invest in our branches, so you will work in a safe, clean environment.  In addition, we want you to balance your career with your personal life, so we are accommodating to what life may throw at you.  Our culture is the built on the belief that every team member has a real, personal impact – on our people, our customers, and our world.  You won’t find a better place to continue your career than at Vermeer Midwest.

Pay: $65,000 - $98,000 annual

Benefits

• Medical PPO Plan
• Dental PPO Plan
• 401(K)
• Profit Sharing
• Company provided life insurance
• Company provided accidental death & dismemberment
• Company provided long & short term disability
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Job Summary

The Service Technician inspects, maintains, and repairs heavy duty machinery such as directional drills, pipeline trenchers, brush chippers, stump cutters, horizontal grinders, excavators, aerial lifts, and other equipment. They make electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic system repairs to keep the heavy machinery operating safely. 

Essential Functions

• Inspect equipment for proper performance.
• Diagnose faults using computerized testing equipment.
• Determine what parts and tools are necessary to make repairs.
• Perform electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical repairs as well as preventative maintenance using hand and power tools.
• Clean, lubricate and conduct routine preventative maintenance services.
• Test equipment to ensure a successful repair.
• Report damaged or faulty equipment to management.
• Consult equipment operating manuals and schematics.
• Complete service tickets using a computerized system in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Electrical & hydraulic diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repair skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• A self-starter with good time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Understanding or computer testing technologies.
• Computer literate.
• A High School Diploma or GED is required.
• A minimum of two to five years’ experience repairing heavy equipment or completion of a formal technical training program is preferred.
• Experience working in the agricultural field is a plus.
• Obtaining and/or maintaining a Class ‘A’ Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is preferred.

 Vermeer Midwest provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.