Heavy Equipment Shop Technician

Overview

Newman Tractor is a family-run heavy equipment sales, rentals & parts dealership. We serve the construction, utility, mining, energy, and agricultural industries and operate across 5 locations in KY, FL, and OH, with nationwide equipment rental.

• Diagnostics and repairs: diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues in heavy equipment such as excavators, loaders, bulldozers, and motor graders; perform repairs, adjustments, and replacements; and use diagnostic tools, telematics data, and machine history to resolve issues efficiently.
• Preventative maintenance: conduct scheduled maintenance (fluid checks, oil changes, filter replacements, lubrication); inspect equipment for wear or potential failure points; ensure all safety systems operate correctly.
• Pre-work inspection and planning: review machine history in the ERP system; analyze telematics data; determine most likely failure; prepare for repairs by gathering parts/tools; perform safety checks.
• Documentation and reporting: accurately document diagnostics, repairs, parts usage, and labor times in the ERP system; maintain detailed maintenance records; generate reports on equipment condition and future service needs; ensure Four C’s (Complaint, Cause, Correction, Coverage) are reflected in service history.
• Safety and collaboration: follow company and industry safety standards; use PPE and maintain a clean, organized work area; collaborate with shop technicians and service managers to coordinate repairs and share knowledge.

• Technical expertise: strong knowledge of heavy equipment systems (diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, transmissions); proficiency with diagnostic tools and telematics platforms.
• Experience:
  
  minimum of 5 years in heavy equipment maintenance and repair.
• Skills: strong problem-solving and analytical abilities; excellent verbal and written communication; high attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Other requirements: ability to lift and handle parts/tools up to 50 pounds; manual dexterity; high school diploma or GED (technical school preferred); own tools required.
• Physical and environmental: work in a shop with loud noises, dust, and heavy equipment; perform physically demanding tasks (lifting, bending, standing).

• 80 hours of paid vacation (prorated in year of hire)
• 401(k) with up to 4% match of total compensation for heavy equipment
• HDHP with employer-paid premiums for employee coverage; other coverages available
• Voluntary Dental, Vision, Life, Accident & Critical Illness coverage
• Company-provided STD, LTD, and Life Insurance
• Yearly work boot allowance

• Paid weekly
• Hours:
  
  7am–5pm, Monday to Friday

Note:

This description reflects the requirements and responsibilities for the Heavy Equipment Shop Technician role at Newman Tractor and does not imply any open or closed job status beyond the information provided by the employer.