Heavy Equipment Technician/Mechanic

Job Title: Service Technician
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Department: Service
Position Type: Full-Time
Work Environment: Shop-based with occasional field service work

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Service Technician to perform maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on a wide range of heavy construction and specialty equipment. This position is primarily shop-based, with occasional field service as needed. The ideal candidate brings strong troubleshooting abilities, particularly in hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and powertrain diagnostics, and is comfortable working on complex equipment in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble and disassemble major components on heavy construction and specialty equipment, including hydraulic cylinders, hoses, pumps, motors, valves, and controls

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems, including CAN-bus and electronic controls

• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on heavy equipment within established timelines

• Service diesel engines, powertrains, undercarriage components, transmissions, torque converters, final drives, braking systems, and structural components

• Machine and fabricate steel components using hand tools and power-driven equipment

• Assemble and disassemble equipment for inspections, repairs, rebuilds, and maintenance

• Complete detailed service reports, parts lookups, and parts order requisitions

• Perform check-in / check-out inspections and quality control documentation on rental and fleet equipment

• Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, power tools, welding and cutting equipment, and hydraulic torque tools

• Operate heavy construction equipment safely, including in confined or tight work areas

• Perform repairs and maintenance at jobsite locations when required

Preferred Experience & Qualifications

• Experience working on heavy construction equipment such as earthmoving, foundation, utility, crane, mining, or specialty equipment

• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills across hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems

• Experience with electronic controls, CAN-bus systems, and diagnostic software is highly desirable

• Solid understanding of diesel engines and powertrain systems

• Ability to interpret service manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams

• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a shop environment

What We Offer

• Primarily shop-based role with limited field work

• Opportunity to work on complex, specialized heavy equipment

• Competitive compensation based on experience

• Excellent Benefits package


Apply Today!

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your resume to mark.jeffreegogpac or call Mark Jeffree at 605-401-6312 to further discuss.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.