A valid driver's license and the ability to safely operate equipment are required.
The candidate should be mechanically inclined, dependable, willing to learn, and take pride in doing things right.
Responsibilities
Complete pre-delivery inspections on new equipment.
Check fluid levels, machine operation, safety systems, lights, controls, and overall condition; identify and correct issues before delivery; and ensure equipment is complete, clean, and ready for the customer.
Install buckets, attachments, tires, tracks, cutting edges, and accessories; assemble and set up new equipment and attachments; install common dealer-installed options; and configure equipment for customer applications.
Complete oil and filter changes and basic preventive maintenance; replace batteries, hoses, fittings, belts, lights, and other basic components; grease and lubricate equipment; perform basic inspections and minor repairs; and identify additional repair needs and communicate them to the service team.
Assist with trade-in inspections; identify visible leaks, damage, wear, and maintenance needs; and complete approved minor repairs and maintenance.
Desired Qualifications
Experience or education in diesel or heavy equipment technology, automotive or truck repair, construction or agricultural equipment, powersports, small engines, equipment maintenance, welding or fabrication, or mechanical or technical programs is a plus but not required.
PDI & Equipment Setup Technician
Location: Mason City, IA Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time Schedule: Monday–Friday
Build Your Mechanical Skills Into a Career
Sanco Equipment is looking for a dependable, mechanically inclined PDI & Equipment Setup Technician to join our service team.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with their hands and around equipment but may not yet have the experience of a full Equipment Technician. College and technical school students are encouraged to apply. We are willing to work with the right candidate's school schedule.
For students who are interested in building a long-term career with Sanco Equipment, tuition reimbursement may be available for eligible programs. This is an opportunity to earn money, gainhands-on experience, and get your education paid for while building a career as an Equipment Technician.
You'll be responsible for preparing new and used equipment for customers, completing pre-delivery inspections, installing attachments and accessories, and handling light mechanical repairs and maintenance.
If you have experience working on cars, trucks, powersports, farm equipment, construction equipment, small engines—or simply have strong mechanical ability—we'd like to talk to you.
What You'll Do
Prepare Equipment for Delivery
Complete pre-delivery inspections (PDI) on new equipment
Identify and correct issues before equipment is delivered
Make sure equipment is complete, clean, and ready for the customer
Set Up Equipment & Attachments
Install buckets, attachments, tires, tracks, cutting edges, and accessories
Assemble and set up new equipment and attachments
Install common dealer-installed options
Configure equipment for customer applications
Perform Light Mechanical Work
Complete oil and filter changes and basic preventive maintenance
Replace batteries, hoses, fittings, belts, lights, and other basic components
Grease and lubricate equipment
Perform basic inspections and minor repairs
Identify additional repair needs and communicate them to the service team
Prepare Used Equipment
Assist with trade-in inspections
Identify visible leaks, damage, wear, and maintenance needs
Complete approved minor repairs and maintenance
What We're Looking For
You don't need to be a master technician. We're looking for someone who is mechanically inclined, dependable, willing to learn, and takes pride in doing things right.
Experience or education in any of the following is a plus, but not required:
Diesel or heavy equipment technology
Automotive or truck repair
Construction or agricultural equipment
Powersports
Small engines
Equipment maintenance
Welding or fabrication
Mechanical or technical programs
Currently enrolled college and technical school students are encouraged to apply. This can be a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience while completing your education and potentially transition into a full-time Equipment Technician position after graduation.
A valid driver's license and the ability to safely operate equipment are required.
Why Sanco Equipment?
We want this to be more than just a job. For someone who wants to continue developing their mechanical skills, this position can provide a path into a full Equipment Technician role.
You'll work around late-model construction equipment, learn from experienced technicians, and gain hands-on experience with mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
We offer:
Monday–Friday work schedule
Competitive pay
Health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees
401(k) retirement plan for full-time employees
Paid time off and paid holidays for full-time employees
Manufacturer and hands-on training
Opportunities for advancement
Interested? Come Talk to Us!
Whether you're already working in a mechanical field, currently attending college or technical school, or simply looking for an opportunity to turn your mechanical ability into a career, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply online or stop into our Mason City location and talk with our team in person. We'd be happy to tell you more about the position and what a career with Sanco Equipment could look like.