Shop Technician - Earthmoving

Location:

Tuscumbia, AL 35674, USA

The Earthmoving Shop Technician is responsible for adhering to all safety standards while performing minor repairs, preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and troubleshooting on earthmoving equipment, including engines, hydraulics, transmissions, and electrical components. Duties include disassembly and reassembly, adjustments for optimal performance, and effective use of service information systems. The role also involves timely ordering and returning of parts, independent work in the shop, and proper testing of components.

A valid driver’s license is required.

• Adheres to and follows all applicable safety standards and procedures.
• Plans and performs minor repairs using correct tools and procedures.
• Removes and installs components on engines, hydraulics, transmissions, and electrical systems; disassembles and reassembles as needed; makes minor adjustments for service.
• Performs preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrates proper use of service information systems.
• Orders and returns parts for assigned jobs in a timely manner.
• Tests and adjusts components for optimal performance.
• Works independently in the shop as required.

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• Education: High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum of one year of mechanical repair experience or a combination of relevant experience and equivalent technical education. Experience using personal computers and basic typing skills required.
• Preferred
  
  Certifications:
  
  Med Card, CDL, MVR (required).

• Intermediate engine, transmission, hydraulic, and electrical diagnostic and repair skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.

• Area‑specific technical training.
• OSHA and MSHA required training.
• Vendor technical sites (Infocast, Liftnet, SIMSi, etc.).

• Typical work performed in a service department shop.
• Exposure to physical risk and all‑weather conditions.
• Standing on hard surfaces for extended periods of time often required.

• Speaking, writing, typing, reaching, kneeling, grasping, stooping.
• Lifting to 75 lbs.
• Climbing ladders, climbing earthmoving equipment, crawling under equipment.
• Exposure to chemicals, construction activities, cranes and hoisting.
• Slips and falls, moving machinery, stationary machinery, respiratory hazards, laceration, strains and sprains.

Thompson Tractor is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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