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Alta Equipment Group

Heavy Equipment Shop Technician

Alta Equipment Group, Byron Center, Michigan, United States

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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, we want you on our team.

Benefits

Manufacturer technical training programs

Employee stock purchase plan

Tool insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Benefits administered through the local Union

Competitive wages

Company uniforms provided

Our construction equipment group seeks a full‑time resident Heavy Equipment Shop Technician.

This union position is part of Local 324 and reports to the Byron Center, MI branch.

Responsibilities A Shop Technician must perform the cleaning, maintenance, visual inspection, removal, installation, disassembly, assembly, parts reuse, reconditioning, and ordering of the correct parts.

Responsibilities also include:

Complete inspections

Implement optional accessories

General repairs

Incorporate Alta’s Guiding Principles into daily activities

Perform other duties as assigned

Maintain consistent, regular attendance and be ready for work at the designated start time

Qualifications

Four years of heavy equipment or over‑the‑road (OTR) repair experience

Minimum of two years of power systems repair experience

Volvo Penta engine experience preferred

Prior mechanic repair experience in forklift, heavy equipment, diesel, automotive, or military, guard or reserve with MOS or NEC codes (63B, 63H, 63S, 63W, 63Y, 91B, 91H, 91L, 91M, or CM)

Strong knowledge of power train and generation systems

Excellent mechanical aptitude and basic math skills

Good written and verbal communication and time‑management skills

Ability to work after hours as needed and maintain a clean driving record with a valid driver’s license

Possesses own tools

Computer proficiency (Microsoft Outlook, Volvo VCADS)

Positive attitude and high energy

Physical Demands / Work Environment

Stand, walk, use hands, reach; talk/hear; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl regularly

Lift 25 pounds regularly; 26–50 pounds frequently; 51–100+ pounds occasionally

Work near moving mechanical parts; exposed to fumes, airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions; in wet or humid conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration

About Alta 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.

We are an innovator of solutions, delivering diverse products and unrivaled support around building lasting customer relationships.

We believe in mutual respect and are committed to diversity while inspiring employees to reach their maximum potential.

We are a Top Work Place USA and promote a culture of excellence.

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

We do not discriminate on the basis 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, please contact recruiting@altg.com immediately.

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