Heavy Equipment Technician; Shop

Job Title

Heavy Equipment Technician (Shop)

Komatsu Southwest

• Posting
  
  Start Date:
  
  8/5/25
• Location:
  
  Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania 18702
• Requisition
• Onsite or Remote:
  Onsite Position
• Schedule:
  
  First Shift, Monday through Friday
• Hourly Pay: $39.26
• Sign On Bonus:
  Up to $6,000

At Komatsu, we lead the construction and heavy equipment industry with cutting‑edge technology and innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Komatsu Company Stores East operates eleven Company‑Owned branch locations in the NJ, NY, PA, MD, and DE region. We welcome recent graduates of technical schools and experienced industry technicians who maintain and repair construction equipment, cranes, diesel engines, on‑highway trucks and buses, marine and industrial equipment.

• Competitive Compensation
• Local 542 Membership and Benefits
• Career Planning and Advancement
• Tool allowance to ensure you have the best equipment for the job
• Training Opportunities
• …and working for an OEM owned dealership!

• 5+ years of experience in the heavy equipment repair industry
• Strong diagnostic and repair experience with heavy equipment (construction, mining, material handling, paving, milling, etc.)
• Ability to repair, rebuild, or replace engines and other major components
• Advanced knowledge of diesel engines and hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, electronic systems
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft products and industry software
• Ability to read and write in English
• Ability to convey repair details in clear and accurate service notes for assigned work orders
• Participation in writing customer quotes and delivering best‑in‑class customer service
• Mentor less tenured mechanics in the branch operations
• Operation of heavy equipment
• Other duties as assigned

• Sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, pulling and/or pushing
• Working at heights
• Carrying, grasping, reaching, stooping, bending, and crouching
• Must be able to lift/carry 50 pounds
• Hand/eye and motor coordination
• Work overtime as needed
• Workplace environmental conditions include noise, heat, cold, odors, hazards, and atmospheric exposures

All duties and requirements are essential job functions. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This position description does not create an employment contract and is an at‑will employment relationship.

At Komatsu we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we work and live in. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. We are authentic, ambitious, and innovative in our pursuit of diversity and inclusion and are on a journey toward a sustainable future that creates value together.

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