Paver Trainee Technician

Our construction equipment group is seeking a full-time Paver Trainee Technician to work on pavers for our Burton, MI branch.

This is a union position and will be part of Local 324.

Responsibilities of the position consist of, but are not limited to:


* Complete inspections


* Implementation of optional accessories


* Upkeep of service bay


* Proper setup and operation of tractor and screed


* Removal and installation of parts


* Maintenance


* Advanced diagnosis and troubleshooting


* Testing


* General repairs on all types of equipment Alta represents


* Performs other duties as assigned


* Incorporate Alta's Guiding Principles into daily activities


* Consistent, regular, and reliable attendance including being ready for work at the designated start time

Qualifications:


* Previous paver, mill setup setup/operation/repair experience is preferred


* One year of previous heavy equipment repair preferred


* Excellent mechanical aptitude with a solid understanding of the following systems: engine, power train, hydraulics and electrical


* Possess own tools


* A positive attitude and high energy


* Computer programs - Microsoft Outlook, Volvo VCADS


* Language Skills - Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.


* Mathematical Skills - Basic: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.

Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.


* Reasoning Ability - Intermediate: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:


* Physical/Sensory Functions: Regularly will stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands; Frequently will talk/hear, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; Occasionally will sit.


* Lift and/or Move Functions: Regularly will lift up to 25 pounds; Frequently will lift 26 to 50 pounds; Occasionally will lift from 51 to 100 plus pounds.


* Work Environment: Regularly will work near moving mechanical parts; Frequently will be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions; Occasionally will work in wet or humid conditions (non-weather), risk of electrical shock, vibration.

About Alta:

Culture is Job #1.

Alta Equipment Group prides itself in living by our Guiding Principles: Invest in the Best, Passion for Excellence, Customers for Life, Mutual Respect and One Team.

More than an equipment company, Alta is an innovator of solutions, delivering diverse products and unrivaled...