Equipment Technician
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Job Location:
Indianapolis, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Company Overview:
Best Equipment is a family-owned and operated environmental equipment dealership headquartered in Indianapolis Indiana. We provide premium equipment sales and service in industries such as garbage and recycling sweeping sewer hydro excavation and underground operations. Serving municipalities and contractors across Indiana Michigan Kentucky and Ohio we pride ourselves on exceptional customer service and our family values are at the heart of everything we do.
Position Summary:
The Equipment Technician position at Best Equipment is responsible for performing a variety of repair and maintenance tasks on municipal and contractor environmental equipment. This role requires a detail-oriented self-motivated individual with strong technical and mechanical aptitude. The Equipment Technician is expected to work independently while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency. Excellent problem-solving skills a customer-focused attitude and a strong ability to adhere to safety protocols are key to success in this position.
Position Duties and Responsibilities:
- The work performed is similar to that of an aircraft or heavy equipment technician.
- Perform repair and maintenance tasks on public works and municipal equipment including troubleshooting electrical hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Conduct welding and fabrication work as a key responsibility to ensure equipment functionality and durability.
- Diagnose and resolve issues in 12-volt electrical systems hydraulic systems and other mechanical components.
- Read and interpret complex wiring schematics and electrical diagrams to facilitate efficient troubleshooting and repair.
- Ensure that all work is performed to meet safety and operational standards including adhering to shop safety guidelines and participating in monthly safety meetings.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- Minimum of five years experience in troubleshooting and repair of 12-volt electrical systems.
- Proficiency in hydraulic systems including electric-over-hydraulic and air-over-hydraulic systems.
- Ability to perform precise and high-quality welding and fabrication work.
- Journeyman Level certification preferred.
- Strong understanding of electrical theory and complex wiring schematics.
- Basic knowledge of pneumatic systems and mechanical principles.
- High mechanical aptitude with the ability to work independently and solve problems effectively.
- Class 7/8 chassis experience is a plus.
- Ability to perform welding and fabrication tasks as needed.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality work.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
To be successful in this role you may need to lift up to 50 pounds stand walk bend stoop kneel crouch crawl and climb ladders or equipment. Vision and hearing must be sufficient to identify equipment issues and ensure safety. The position involves exposure to loud noise odors dust heat cold and vibration. You may have to tolerate temperature fluctuations and work in various weather conditions.
Benefits
Starting salary is competitive and will be based on qualification and experience. Best Equipment offers medical dental vision and life insurance 401K 10 paid holidays vacation and sick time plus more benefits. For more information on Best Equipment please visit www.BestEquipmentCo.com.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Hand Tools
- caterpillar
- Computer Operation
- Industrial Equipment
- Industrial Maintenance
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Schematics
- Maintenance
- Hydraulics
- Equipment Repair
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Troubleshooting
About Company
Heavy environmental equipment dealership specializing in refuse, sweeping, sewer, underground, hydroexcavation, and inspection equipment. Parts, Service, and sales in Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and Michigan.
