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Heavy Equipment Technician (4th Class)

Komatsu
South Plainfield, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 2/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/10/2025

Schedule : First Shift, Monday through Friday

Hourly Pay : $42.06

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. Our products are vital to sectors like construction and mining. By joining Komatsu, you become part of an industry essential to economic growth.

If you are a recent graduate of a Technical School or an experienced industry Technician, we would like to talk to you about a career with Komatsu. If you have experience maintaining and repairing construction equipment, cranes, diesel engines, on-highway truck and bus, marine and industrial equipment we would like to talk to you about transitioning your knowledge and experience through extensive training to work on Komatsu and the allied OEM products we represent.

What Komatsu Offers

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Local 825Membership
  • Paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Benefits
  • Career Planning and Advancement
  • Training Opportunities
  • and working for an OEM owned dealership!

Job Overview

Komatsu Company Stores East operates eleven Company-Owned Dealerships in the NJ, NY, PA, MD, and DE region. We are seeking highly skilled Heavy Equipment Diesel Technicians for shop and field positions working on construction, mining, or other heavy equipment.

To learn more about Komatsu Company Stores , visit our website! If you would like to hear what our employees think about working for Komatsu, click this link Employee Testimonials .

Position Qualifications

Successful candidates for a Class 4 Mechanic in our Shop should have 5 plus years of experience in the heavy equipment repair industry, including but not limited to :

  • Expert 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, etc. systems
  • Proactively use machine data, inspections and oil analysis to identify possible failure of components
  • Work directly with Technical Communicator on complex repair and diagnostic issues
  • Strong computer skills including Microsoft products as well as industry software
  • Ability to read and write the English language
  • Ability to convey repair details in clear and accurate service notes for assigned work orders
  • Participation in writing customer quotes and delivery of best-in-class customer service
  • Mentor less tenured mechanics in the branch operations
  • Operation of heavy equipment
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Work Environment

    As a mechanic or technician with Komatsu Company Stores East, the physically demanding work is performed in industrial environments and includes exposure to significant environmental conditions, including but not limited to :

  • 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
  • The workplace environmental conditions include subject to noise, heat, cold, odors, hazards, and atmospheric exposures
  • Additional Information

    Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. #LI-CB1

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