Heavy Equipment Technician - Illinois

Heavy Equipment Technician

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West Side Tractor Sales Service Technician Service Department

Reports To:

Service Manager Performs basic diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance work on customer and/or dealer owned equipment.

• Diagnosis, recondition and repair of equipment and components
• Participates in training programs for the development of skills and knowledge
• Maintains current knowledge of John Deere and competitive products
• Maintains condition of vehicles, inventory, tools and equipment
• Maintains a clean work area and performs work in a neat and orderly fashion
• Follows all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments
• Completes all reports and forms required in conjunction with work assignments
• Accounts for all time on a time card and for all material used in performing assigned duties
• Participates in West Side's Safety Program
• Completes training assigned by manager
• Other duties as assigned

Technical school certificate or equivalent work experience. Previous heavy equipment technician experience preferred. Strong mechanical skills; good working knowledge of equipment operations and mechanical functions. Strong diagnostic skills. Able to work with minimal supervision. Ability to work as a team member. Computer skills in data entry, basic navigation and Internet. Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record based upon company policy.

Ability to lift, manipulate, and move items weighing upwards of 50 lbs. repeatedly. Must be able to bend, stoop, climb, reach, kneel and squat as required by assigned task. Noise level is generally loud. Exposure to dust, fumes, gases and chemicals. Regularly works near moving mechanical parts. Requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination.