Road Mechanic/Service Technician

Cedar Rapids, IA | Onsite / Field Service | Customer Locations

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
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Prefer a confidential conversation instead of applying? Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Job Description

Heartline Staffing is recruiting a Road Mechanic/Service Technician for an equipment service opportunity based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This role performs preventive maintenance, diagnostics and advanced repairs on equipment at customer locations.

This is a field-service opportunity for a mechanically skilled technician who is comfortable working on a variety of makes, models and equipment in customer and remote locations. Equipment varies by location and may include aerial work platforms, general construction tools and specialty equipment such as large-scale power generators, pumps, HVAC systems and oil/gas equipment.

Compensation

• $30,000-$70,000
• Starting rate may vary based on location, education, training and experience
• Relocation Assistance: No
• Visa Sponsorship: No

Road Service & Equipment Repair

• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment at customer locations
• Diagnose equipment problems and perform advanced repairs
• Apply knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems and troubleshooting fundamentals
• Work on a variety of makes, models and equipment
• Perform service work at customer and remote locations
• Adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment

Equipment

Fleet varies by location and may include:

• Aerial work platforms
• General construction tools
• Large-scale power generators
• Pumps
• HVAC systems
• Oil and gas equipment

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Work indoors and outdoors as required
• Work may occur in customer and remote locations
• Bend, squat, crouch and reach as required
• Lift 50 lbs or more
• Work in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment

Career Development

• Extensive on-the-job training for eligible employees
• Opportunity to develop new technical skills
• Career growth opportunities into service or operations management

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision plans
• 401(k) match
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Accident, life and travel insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Volunteer time off
• Length of Service Awards
• Benefits eligibility begins the first of the month following 30 days from the start date

Paid Time Off

• 12-25 vacation days depending on years of service
• 5 sick days
• 6 holidays
• 2 half-day holidays
• 2 floating holidays
• 1 inclusion day
• 1 volunteer day

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED REQUIRED
• 1-2 years of mechanic experience with diesel equipment, heavy construction equipment or specialty equipment such as generators, pumps, HVAC or oil/gas equipment REQUIRED
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record REQUIRED
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems and troubleshooting fundamentals REQUIRED
• Knowledge of electrical systems and troubleshooting fundamentals REQUIRED
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment REQUIRED
• Ability to bend, squat, crouch and reach as required REQUIRED
• Ability to lift 50 lbs or more REQUIRED
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors as required REQUIRED

Preferred / Location-Dependent

• Trade school or equivalent technical training
• Experience with aerial work platforms, construction tools or large-scale specialty equipment
• ASE or IFPS certification
• Previous military experience with transferable mechanical or technical experience
• Bilingual skills, including Spanish or another language, depending on location
• CDL may be required in some locations; a Cedar Rapids-specific CDL requirement was not provided

Not ready to formally apply? That's completely fine. Many experienced mechanics and service technicians prefer a confidential conversation first. Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.