// Shop Technician

Salary: Up to $80,000 annually (based on experience)

Hours: 7:30am to 5:00pm (45 hour week)

Department: Service Department

Reports To: Service Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Description:

This position is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining heavy equipment in a dealership shop environment. The Shop Technician will troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and diesel engine systems on forestry, land clearing, and compact construction equipment. Responsibilities include performing preventative maintenance, identifying root causes of equipment failures, completing repairs according to manufacturer specifications, and ensuring machines are returned to service operating safely and efficiently.

Technicians will work on a variety of equipment including excavators, skid steers, mulchers, and other heavy machinery used in forestry, construction, and land management operations. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, experience working with hydraulic systems and diesel-powered equipment, and the ability to use diagnostic tools and service manuals to accurately identify and repair issues.

The ideal candidate takes pride in quality workmanship, works efficiently in a fast-paced dealership shop environment, and understands the importance of keeping both customer and company equipment reliable and productive. Technicians are expected to maintain a clean and organized work area, properly document work performed on service work orders, communicate repair findings with service advisors and management, and follow all shop safety procedures.

Summary:

Responsibilities: 

• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and diesel engine issues
• Perform preventative maintenance and equipment inspections
• Repair and replace components according to manufacturer specifications
• Troubleshoot hydraulic and electrical systems
• Document work performed on service work orders
• Communicate repair findings with service advisors and management
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
• Follow all company safety and shop procedures

Qualifications

• Experience working on heavy equipment, diesel engines, or similar machinery preferred
• Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills
• Understanding of hydraulic and electrical systems
• Ability to read service manuals and diagnostic information
• Ability to work safely in a shop environment
• Valid driver's license required
• Welding experience is required.
• Class A CDL, a plus.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.

Work Environment

This position is performed in a heavy equipment service shop environment. Work may involve exposure to loud noise, grease, oils, and moving machinery. Technicians must be able to stand, bend, lift, and work with tools and equipment throughout the workday.

About Quality Equipment & Parts, Inc.

Quality Equipment & Parts (QEP) is a family-owned heavy equipment dealership headquartered in Lake City, Florida. For more than 30 years, we have served the forestry, land clearing, and construction industries with dependable equipment, parts, and service. Our roots are in the logging industry, which gives us a practical understanding of the equipment our customers rely on every day.

In addition to being a leading equipment dealer, QEP also designs and manufactures custom-built grapple trucks in North Florida for the tree care and logging industries.

BENEFITS: Group Health Care Options (QEP contributes a portion of employee premium), Dental insurance (QEP pays employee premium), employee parts discount, 401K with 3% Nonelective Contribution, paid vacation, paid holidays, and more.