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At Dearing, we value our technicians and believe your time is valuable. That's why you're paid for every minute spent serving our customers, including time on the road.

When you're representing Dearing, we make sure you have the specialty tools and support you need to succeed:

Company-provided service vehicle
Paid travel time
Company-paid travel expenses
Company-provided cell phone and laptop
Industry-specific tools provided by the company

Build a Career, Not Just a Job

We're committed to creating an environment where you can grow professionally, tackle meaningful work, and take pride in what you do. If you're looking for a company that values integrity, teamwork, safety, and putting people first, you'll feel right at home at Dearing Compressor & Pump.

Join a team that has your back, invests in your future, and recognizes that our greatest strength is our people. Come grow with Dearing.

Summary: Travels to perform certified startup, package commissioning, package reassembly, warranty repair services and mechanical overhaul/rebuild on Dearing packaged equipment and products manufactured by others, at customer's location, as directed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Performs preventive and corrective field mechanical service.
Independently diagnose, repair, and rebuild compressors, gas, and/or electric engines in various conditions.
Included, but not limited to Ariel compressors, CAT/Waukesha engines, and electric motor drives
Overhaul compressors, understanding wiring, and electrical systems
Diagnosis of pneumatic and electrical controls; i.e. solenoid valves, relays, and utility (oil and coolant) systems
Assist in installation alignment, and commissioning of new packages.
Read electrical schematics with the ability to diagnose and repair electrical issues.
Responsible for submitting accurate maintenance reports, expense reports, timesheets (digitally) daily.
Works in collaboration with the Field Service Engineers, customers, and subcontractors.
Complies with site specific PPE and safety regulations.
Performs work in various climate, geography, and environmental conditions.
Ability to work with a team as well as individually
Provides mentoring and coaching to less experienced team members.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1-5+ years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
A minimum of one year in a vocational/ technical training or apprenticeship program. Experience repairing heavy equipment, compressors, and gas engines
Ability to read and interpret documents such as engineering specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write work orders and detailed work summary
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, vendors, employees, and trade associations.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Periodic lifting requirements more than 50 lbs. Must have ability to stand and walk on uneven and varied terrain, climb ladders and stairs; and stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, and crawl depending on the task requirements.
Clear background check and driver's license is a requirement
Drug free lifestyle

Dearing's Benefits Program Includes:

Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
9 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
401k Retirement Plan - Up to a 4% Match
Competitive Salary

About the company

Dearing Compressor & Pump Co. provides compression and pumping solutions by distributing and packaging equipment for compressed air, gas, process gas and hydraulic systems. They represent leading manufacturers and combine their products with engineering, design, installation, and ongoing service to keep equipment running smoothly. Unlike competitors that focus only on products, Dearing emphasizes consultative support, reliable performance, and long-term service rooted in the family philosophy that “SERVICE is the KEY to the SALE.” Their goal is to deliver dependable equipment and systems with high service excellence for industrial and energy customers.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Boardman, Oregon

Founded

1945

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

April 2026 J&L Supply acquisition adds Huntington coverage and Gardner Denver service depth.
March 2026 first multi-unit CO2 order expands exposure to refrigeration and carbon-capture demand.
Active 2026 hiring for welders, mechanics, and field service technicians signals operational growth.

What critics are saying

Rebecca Wall’s 2022 succession still leaves founder-era transition risk if customers prefer Richard Dearing.
CO2 compressor expansion depends on niche industrial adoption; a stalled order book hits 2026 revenue.
Family ownership and regional concentration make Dearing vulnerable if one large distributor relationship breaks.

What makes Dearing Compressor unique

Dearing combines manufacturing and distribution, spanning compressors, pumps, blowers, boosters, and vacuum systems.
March 2026 Nebraska CO2 compressor orders show real entry into carbon-capture refrigeration.
April 2026 J&L Supply acquisition deepens service coverage across Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia.

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Benefits

Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
401(k) Retirement Plan

Company News

The Youngstown Publishing Company

Apr 13th, 2026

Dearing Compressor acquires West Virginia distributor.

Dearing Compressor acquires West Virginia distributor. by Staff Monday, April 13, 2026 YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Dearing Compressor & Pump Co. has acquired J&L Supply Co. of Huntington, W.Va., expanding the local manufacturer and distributor's coverage in the southern Ohio, eastern Kentucky and West Virginia markets. J&L Supply will continue to operate as a business unit within Dearing's Industrial Products Division at J&L Supply's location in Huntington. Existing customer contacts and service operations remain in place. "J&L has spent more than 40 years building strong customer relationships in this market, and that's what we're here to continue," said Pat Kelly, vice president of distributed products at Dearing Compressor. "The same team, the same location, the same focus on service - that doesn't change." Founded in the early 1980s, J&L Supply specializes in Gardner Denver air compressor systems and service, the same product line central to Dearing's operations. The combined organization represents more than 130 years of industry experience across a shared service territory. The acquisition also extends Dearing's capabilities in the region to include low-pressure blowers, vacuum pumps, high-pressure boosters and custom-engineered compressed air packaging.

The Youngstown Publishing Company

Feb 15th, 2022

Richard H. Dearing leaves Dearing Compressor and Pump Company as president and CEO

The club also continued to provide elite customer service, catering and historic settings for private events in a safe environment YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — After 37 years with Dearing Compressor and Pump, including 27 as its president and CEO, Richard H. Dearing is stepping down from his positions effective immediately.

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