Service Technician (Heavy Equipment Mechanic)

$$ UP TO $7,500 SIGN-ON BONUS BASED ON EXPERIENCE $$

Five Star Equipment, Northern PA and New York States John Deere Large Construction Equipment Dealer has an immediate opening in our Dunmore, PA location.

Five Star Equipment provides a very competitive compensation and benefits package including:

1. Ongoing John Deere factory training
2. Generous paid time off
3. Modern and clean facility
4. A complete uniform program with laundering/repair service
5. Annual shoe and tool allowances

 Job duties/responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Perform preventative maintenance, and minor or major repairs to heavy construction or forestry equipment in the shop.
• Possess strong diagnostic and mechanical operation skills.
• Understands and implements concept of root cause analysis.
• Work in conjunction with the Service Advisor and Service Manager to provide the Service office with machine information including machine make/model, serial number, hour meter reading, parts/equipment/supplies used during the repairs and notification of any additional repairs required but not completed.
• Responsible for participation and successfully completing mandated training on or off site, or online through John Deere University and other training programs.     
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned to ensure the success of Five Star Equipment.

• Heavy Equipment repair and maintenance: 3-5 years required.
• Experience troubleshooting and diagnosing heavy equipment issues on a variety of equipment such as John Deere, Caterpillar, Komatsu, Case CE.
• Hydraulics – 3 years preferred.
• Must possess basic tools of the trade.
• Ability to use laptop computer and software applications such as Microsoft Office and Internet functions.
• Ability to work flexible hours as well as work in various demanding environmental conditions.
• Communicate effectively. Can solve problems whether conceptual or concrete in nature with little to no assistance.
• Clean motor vehicle record
• Vocational or Technical School Certification preferred.