Field Technician ​/ Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Heavy Equipment Mechanic / Diesel Service Technician

A leading equipment dealership is seeking skilled Heavy Equipment, Diesel, Agricultural, and Turf Equipment Technicians to join its growing service team. This role is responsible for diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining a wide range of construction, agricultural, compact utility, tractor, turf, and heavy equipment in both shop and field environments.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude, experience working with diesel-powered equipment, and the ability to diagnose and repair hydraulic, electrical, powertrain, and engine-related issues.

Sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain construction, heavy equipment, agricultural machinery, tractors, compact equipment, turf equipment, and related components.
• Develop repair plans and determine required parts, materials, tooling, and labor requirements.
• Perform mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, engine, powertrain, and drivetrain repairs.
• Conduct inspections, testing, and quality assurance checks to ensure proper equipment performance.
• Complete work orders, service reports, warranty documentation, and technical reports accurately and on time.
• Communicate repair status, findings, and recommendations with supervisors and customers as needed.
• Order, retrieve, and return parts, materials, and specialty tools through company systems.
• Safely operate and maintain service vehicles, shop equipment, diagnostic tools, and other company assets.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, service truck, and tool inventory.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience diagnosing and repairing diesel-powered equipment, heavy equipment, agricultural equipment, tractors, compact equipment, turf equipment, or related machinery
• Strong troubleshooting and mechanical diagnostic skills
• Ability to read and interpret service manuals, schematics, and technical documentation
• Valid driver's license

Preferred:

• Associate Degree in Diesel Technology, Heavy Equipment Technology, Agricultural Equipment Technology, or a related field
• Completion of a diesel or equipment technician apprenticeship program
• Experience with hydraulic systems, diesel engines, electrical systems, and computerized diagnostics
• Previous dealership, construction equipment, agricultural equipment, or heavy equipment service experience

Ideal Backgrounds:

We welcome candidates with experience servicing equipment from manufacturers such as:

• Caterpillar (CAT)
• Komatsu
• John Deere Construction
• John Deere Agriculture & Turf
• Kubota
• New Holland
• Case IH
• Bobcat
• Volvo Construction Equipment
• Hitachi
• Deere Forestry
• Massey Ferguson
• JCB
• Takeuchi
• Yanmar
• Other construction, agricultural, turf, mining, or material handling equipment manufacturers

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and work in physically demanding environments
• Ability to lift tools, parts, and equipment components as required
• Frequent use of hands and arms to perform equipment diagnostics and repairs
• Ability to work safely around heavy machinery and moving mechanical equipment

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in both shop and field service environments
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather conditions, noise, dust, vibration, and industrial work settings
• Ability to work safely in varying temperatures and job-site conditions

Benefits:

• Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified applicants or a Matco apprentice tool program
• Full health, dental, and vision insurance, alongside tool insurance, and short/long-term disability plans
• Paid vacation time, sick leave, and holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan options
• Boot and tool allowances, company service truck, and fuel card

For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position.