Service Technician (Heavy Equipment Mechanic)
NOW 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
💲 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.
Why Syracuse?
Forget the grueling multi-hour commutes and astronomical rent of major metro areas. Welcome to Syracuse, NY—a vibrant, historic city experiencing a massive economic resurgence. Thanks to landmark developments like Micron’s $100B semiconductor mega-project, Central New York is rapidly transforming into a premier tech and innovation hub.
Here, you can build a cutting-edge career while enjoying an exceptionally affordable cost of living, a booming local food scene, and a 15-minute commute from almost anywhere in the region.