Service Technician (Heavy Equipment Mechanic)

Service Technician (Large Construction Equipment Mechanic)

💲$1,500 SIGN-ON BONUS – GET PAID TO JOIN A WINNING TEAM

NOW HIRING – SERVICE TECHNICIAN (HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC)
John Deere Large Construction & Forestry Equipment

📍Location: Kirkwood, NY
⏱️Urgent Hire – Experienced Technicians Wanted!

• We’re putting real money on the table for experienced technicians who are ready to get to work.
• Join our team and earn a $1,500 sign-on bonus—because we know skilled techs don’t come cheap, and we’re serious about bringing in the best.

💼Job Type: Full Time | Hourly Non-Exempt | Monday–Friday
💲Compensation:$25.00 to $32.00 (DEPENDS ON EXPERIENCE)

🔧READY TO BUILD A POWERFUL CAREER?

Five Star Equipment – Northern Pennsylvania and New York State’s premier John Deere Construction Equipment Dealer – has an immediate opening for a skilled Service Technician / Heavy Equipment Mechanic at our Kirkwood, NY location.

If you love big machines, solving tough mechanical problems, and working with a top-notch professional team, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!

💥WHAT WE OFFER YOU

We take care of our technicians – because YOU keep our customers moving!

• Ongoing John Deere Factory Training
• Competitive pay and advancement opportunities
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Modern, fully equipped service vehicles
• Complete uniform program with laundering & repair service
• Annual shoe allowance
• Annual tool allowance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Stable career with a growing industry leader

🛠️WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

As a Service Technician, you’ll be the expert our customers rely on to keep their heavy equipment running strong.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Performing preventative maintenance, minor repairs, and major repairs on heavy construction and forestry equipment
• Using strong diagnostic and mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Applying root cause analysis to solve complex problems
• Working with the Service Advisor and Service Manager to provide accurate machine information, including:
  • Make, model, and serial number
  • Parts, tools, and supplies used
  • Identification of additional repairs needed

You’ll play a critical role in keeping our customers productive and their equipment operating at peak performance.

Qualifications

✅WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

Experience & Technical Skills

✔️3–5 years of experience as a heavy equipment technician or mechanic

✔️Proven ability to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment such as John Deere,

Caterpillar, Komatsu, Case CE, and more

✔️Strong knowledge of engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems

✔️Ability to read and understand electrical and hydraulic diagrams

✔️Solid mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability

✔️Must possess basic tools of the trade

Additional Requirements:

• Comfortable using laptop computers and basic software applications
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work flexible hours when needed
• Willingness to work in various environmental conditions
• Ability to solve problems independently with little supervision

🚀READY TO JOIN THE FIVE STAR TEAM?

If you’re an experienced technician looking for a company that values your skills, invests in your future, and gives you the tools to succeed – we want YOU on our team!

👉Apply today and power up your career with Five Star Equipment!

Five Star Equipment is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.