Job Description
Level: Experienced
Job Location: Syracuse NY - Syracuse, NY 130579637
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: 2 Year Degree
Salary Range: $24.59 - $38.25 Hourly
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Skilled Labor - TradesNOW HIRING – SERVICE TECHNICIAN (HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC)
John Deere Large Construction & Forestry Equipment
📍 Location: Syracuse, NY
⏱️ Urgent Hire – Experienced Technicians Wanted!
💼 Job Type: Full Time | Hourly
Non-Exempt | Monday–Friday
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Compensation: Starting at $24.59 to $38.25 (Determined by Technical Training & Experience)
✅ Union: International Union of Operating Engineers - Local No. 158, District 545
🔧 READY TO BUILD A POWERFUL CAREER?
Five Star Equipment – Northern Pennsylvania and New York State’s premier John Deere Construction Equipment Dealer – has an immediate opening for a skilled Service Technician / Heavy Equipment Mechanic at our Syracuse, NY location.
If you love big machines, solving tough mechanical problems, and working with a top-notch professional team, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!
💥 WHAT WE OFFER YOU
We take care of our technicians – because YOU keep our customers moving!
- Ongoing John Deere Factory Training
- Competitive pay and advancement opportunities
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Modern, fully equipped service vehicles
- Complete uniform program with laundering & repair service
- Annual shoe allowance
- Annual tool allowance
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Stable career with a growing industry leader
🛠️ WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
As a Service Technician, you’ll be the expert our customers rely on to keep their heavy equipment running strong.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Performing preventative maintenance, minor repairs, and major repairs on heavy construction and forestry equipment
- Using strong diagnostic and mechanical troubleshooting skills
- Applying root cause analysis to solve complex problems
- Working with the Service Advisor and Service Manager to provide accurate machine information, including:
- - Make, model, and serial number
- - Parts, tools, and supplies used
- - Identification of additional repairs needed
You’ll play a critical role in keeping our customers productive and their equipment operating at peak performance.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE✅ Experience & Technical Skills
✔️ 3–5 years of experience as a heavy equipment technician or mechanic
✔️ Proven ability to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment such as John Deere,
Caterpillar, Komatsu, Case CE, and more
✔️ Strong knowledge of engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems
✔️ Ability to read and understand electrical and hydraulic diagrams
✔️ Solid mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability
✔️ Must possess basic tools of the trade
Additional Requirements:
- Comfortable using laptop computers and basic software applications
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work flexible hours when needed
- Willingness to work in various environmental conditions
- Ability to solve problems independently with little supervision
🚀 READY TO JOIN THE FIVE STAR TEAM?
If you’re an experienced technician looking for a company that values your skills, invests in your future, and gives you the tools to succeed – we want YOU on our team!
👉 Apply today and power up your career with Five Star Equipment!
Five Star Equipment is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
