Technician - Construction Equipment

Job Location:

Colby - Colby, KS 67701

Position Type:
Full Time

Position Title:

Construction Equipment Technician

Reporting to:
Service Manager

Department:
Service

• Perform all levels of repair and preventative maintenance on full line of construction equipment
• Diagnostic and troubleshooting for both minor and major repairs
• Build and maintain customer, vendor and factory relationships
• Perform repairs within established labor time guides
• Achieve over 90% efficiency rating while maintaining quality of workmanship
• Create detailed parts and labor repair scopes for quoting
• Read and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics, technical blueprints, service and parts diagrams
• Be a self‑starter with ability to prioritize tasks, stay organized, and stay on task with minimal supervision, and communicate well with the Service and Parts Teams
• Be willing to work overtime if needed and be on a rotating on‑call list
• Perform pre and post trip inspections on service trucks per DOT regulations
• Possess or be able to obtain a Class A CDL
• Other duties as assigned

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Professional Development
• Positive and productive work environment

• 3-5 years’ experience as a preventative maintenance technician with construction equipment
• 2-4 years’ experience as a construction equipment technician
• Ability to follow Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications
• Advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting capabilities for all major and minor repairs of construction equipment
• Experience with Develon, Liebherr and Takeuchi products preferred
• Excellent knowledge and experience in hydraulics, electrical systems, and various diesel engines

• 2+ years of Construction Equipment Repair Experience
• Possession of or ability to obtain Class A CDL
• Mechanical Aptitude
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to provide basic hand tools
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Critical thinking, troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Stamina, attention to detail and safety awareness
• Vocational training or apprenticeship

This position regularly requires walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, kneeling and climbing stairs. It also often requires pushing, pulling, twisting, lifting 50+ lbs. and working in a variety of weather conditions and noise levels. Employees may be assigned other tasks as needed.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.