Vehicle Technician

Company Overview

Elder Corporation is a family-owned site development company dedicated to building long-term employee relationships and supporting career growth. We specialize in large-scale earthmoving, complex underground utility installation, and heavy-duty demolition projects.

Serving customers throughout the Midwest, we are proud to be a trusted and professional partner in site development. Most of our job sites are located within 70 miles of Des Moines, allowing employees to return home each night.

While some roles require prior experience, we welcome motivated individuals who are eager to learn and grow with our team.

Position Summary

Elder Corporation is seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician to maintain, diagnose, and repair our fleet of Light/Medium Duty Vehicles.

This role is essential to minimizing vehicle downtime and ensuring our fleet operates safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate has Ford training with hands-on diesel diagnostics and repair experience with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced shop environment.

Benefits

Overtime, travel pay, per diem, and shift differentials in accordance with union contract

Competitive union wages

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance at no cost to the employee

Pension benefits at no cost to the employee

Advancement opportunities

Boot reimbursement

Specialty tools provided

Safe, clean, and team-oriented work environment

Key Responsibilities

Inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair light/medium duty vehicles

Perform preventative maintenance and DOT inspections

Repair engines, transmissions, drivetrain and suspension components

Perform welding and fabrication as needed

Maintain accurate service records, work orders and parts orders electronically

Ensure all repairs meet company safety policies and DOT standards

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area

Participate in program-specific training as provided

Qualifications

3+ years of experience as a light/medium duty technician

Strong knowledge of vehicle maintenance, troubleshooting and repair

Experience using diagnostic software and tools

Ability to read and interpret service manuals and schematics

Must provide basic mechanic tools (specialty tools supplied by company)

Dependable with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn

Ability to work extended hours during peak construction season

Proficiency in maintaining and updating equipment records electronically

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 75 pounds

Ability to work in both shop and outdoor environments

Comfortable working around heavy equipment and machinery

Ability to bend, kneel, climb, and stand for extended periods

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, physical examination, and background check.