Heavy Equipment Technician - Illinois (Future Opportunities)

Company: WEST SIDE TRACTOR SALES
Location: Joliet
Posted on: January 20, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Submit your information for future Heavy Equipment Technician opportunities, both internships and full-time, at our Illinois locations. West Side Tractor Sales Service Technician Service Department Reports To: Service Manager Performs basic diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance work on customer and/or dealer owned equipment. Job Duties: - Diagnosis, recondition and repair of equipment and components - Participates in training programs for the development of skills and knowledge - Maintains current knowledge of John Deere and competitive products - Maintains condition of vehicles, inventory, tools and equipment - 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 - Accounts for all time on a time card and for all material used in performing assigned duties - Participates in West Side’s Safety Program - Completes training assigned by manager - Other duties as assigned Experience, Education, Skills & Knowledge: - Technical school certificate or equivalent work experience - Previous heavy equipment technician experience preferred - Strong mechanical skills; Good working knowledge of equipment operations and mechanical functions - Strong diagnostic skills - Able to work with minimal supervision - Ability to work as a team member - Computer skills in data entry, basic navigation and Internet - Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record based upon company policy Physical Requirements of this position: - Ability to lift, manipulate, and move items weighing upwards of 50 lbs. repeatedly - Must be able to bend, stoop, climb, reach, kneel and squat as required by assigned task - Noise level is generally loud - Exposure to dust, fumes, gases and chemicals - Regularly works near moving mechanical parts - Requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination

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