Road Technician Job at Vegetation Management & Utility Support Services Company, Effingham, IL

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  • Vegetation Management & Utility Support Services Company
  • Effingham, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

A leading vegetation management and utility support services company is seeking an experienced Mobile Road Technician to join our fleet operations team.

You’ll be responsible for maintaining and repairing a wide range of medium-duty trucks and specialized tree and vegetation management equipment—keeping our crews running safely and efficiently in the field.

What You’ll Do

  • Diagnose, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on: Medium-duty trucks (F750s, Freightliner M2s, Internationals) & specialized vegetation equipment (bucket trucks, mechanical tree trimmers, aerial lifts, wood chippers, skid steers, tractors)
  • Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and diesel engines
  • Operate diagnostic software (bonus if you know Cummins Insight, CAT ET)
  • Travel daily within a 50-mile radius to service equipment on job sites
  • Support storm response operations during major weather events (seasonal, preferred but not required)
  • Maintain accurate repair records and communicate job status to fleet operations

What You’ll Need

  • Valid Class A CDL
  • Experience with medium-duty chassis
  • Mechanical background in hydraulics, diesel, or heavy equipment repair
  • Ability to provide your own basic hand tools (wrenches, sockets); company provides specialty tools
  • Clean driving record, ability to pass drug screen and background check
  • Flexible mindset—comfortable with shifting priorities and different job sites daily
  • Bonus points for: Tree care or vegetation management industry experience & Diesel diagnostic software knowledge

Travel & Schedule

  • Paid from the time you leave your home until you return
  • Overnight travel ~30% of the time (hotels and meal allowance provided)
  • Company truck dispatched from your home

Compensation & Benefits

  • Pay: $25–34/hr DOE
  • Overtime: Time and a half after 40 hours/week
  • Benefits Package:
  • Company truck, fuel card, laptop, and cell phone
  • Health insurance (multiple plan options, including HSA)
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with 3% company match
  • 2 weeks paid time off
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Company-provided uniforms (including winter gear) and safety equipment
  • Paid hotels and meal allowance for overnight travel

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Company car
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Work Location: On the road

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Seasonal work, Flexible hours, Night shift,

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