Heavy Equipment Mechanic Job at Altec in Rochester

Overview

Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Altec, Rochester, NH

Base pay range

$36.00/hr - $42.00/hr

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation: $36-$42/hour depending on experience and skill
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurances, Paid Vacation and Holidays, Retirement 401(k) Program, Prescription Safety Glasses, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program, Wellness Program
• Multi-level technician career progression program
• On-demand access to technical support, direct parts, and engineering
• Ongoing training on Altec equipment
• A career with an OEM in an Essential Industry supporting utilities and telecom
• Potential to work overtime
• A state-of-the-art company service vehicle, customer interaction, and a flexible schedule

Role location

Altec is actively seeking skilled Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic to join our team in Rochester, NH. If you are a career-minded equipment mechanic seeking a cleaner, smarter work environment, or a field mechanic willing and able to repair equipment vital to our nation’s infrastructure, then we want to speak with you.

Shift Schedules

• Hours will vary depending on customer needs
• Monday-Friday, potential for weekend or emergency work

Job Responsibilities

• Perform replacement of electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical components
• Utilize all technical support resources (operator, parts, and maintenance manuals, How Factory, etc.) in troubleshooting, determining procedures, and identifying parts needed for repair
• Perform Unit Condition Inspections and Reports
• Maintain work area in a safe, clean, and orderly manner
• Perform all tasks in a manner fully consistent with Altec Safety practices and procedures
• Advise supervisors of situations that may impact a customer relationship
• Provide accurate and sufficient information on all required documents
• Demonstrate Altec Company Values
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, state-approved High School Equivalency, or GED
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, and organizational skills
• Physical effort to move objects and tools that may weigh up to 75 pounds; frequent stooping, bending, squatting, and kneeling
• A high level of dexterity
• As needed, provide basic tools per the Altec tool policy
• Drive motor vehicles
• Develop basic computer skills with Microsoft Office
• Ability to support customer by working overtime
• Advocate safety in everything we do

Preferred

• Experience with aerial devices, digger derricks, chippers, cranes; or construction, mining, farm equipment such as excavators, skid steers, dozers or tractors; or military heavy equipment such as the MRAP vehicle, HMEE, or tanks; aircraft and aerospace or ground support equipment (AGE/GSE) or similar
• Previous experience as a mechanic or technician, with a focus on heavy equipment
• Education in mechanics, electrical or hydraulic systems

About Us

Altec, family-owned since 1929, has the reach and resources of a large organization with the heart of a local firm. Safety is a primary responsibility in everything we do as is support of the Altec Company Values: Customer First - Enjoyment of Work - Family - Financial Stability - Integrity - People are our Greatest Strength - Quality - Spiritual Development–Teamwork.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other and Manufacturing
• Machinery Manufacturing

Note: This description reflects the information available for the Heavy Equipment Mechanic role and does not include non-essential postings.