Jobs at Wilson Equipment Company (Now Hiring) — 4 open

About Us

Wilson Equipment Company is a small business with headquarters in Lexington, KY, as well as 4 additional locations in Corbin, Prestonsburg, Louisville, and Elizabethtown.

We are a company committed to excellence in all aspects of our business. Our goal is to treat our employees and customers with dignity and respect while providing unbeatable service and a healthy working environment. We are looking for employees who desire to learn, grow, and to use their skills to help Wilson Equipment Company thrive while also adding to their own business acumen.

Job Description

Wilson Equipment Company is currently seeking a Master-Level Heavy Equipment Technician for our Louisville location. This Master-Level Heavy Equipment Technician will work in the shop and directly with customers, performing diagnostic inspections, high-quality and effective mechanical repairs of machine components, as well as maintaining excellent customer and employee relations. This position requires someone who can be a reliable and trustworthy part of the team, demonstrating good care for working records, safety, and the ongoing maintenance of equipment, tools, and vehicles.

Job Tasks

• Maintenance on company-owned machines
• Repairs and maintenance on customer machines
• Inspect, diagnose and repair mechanical issues (ranging from scheduled maintenance to more complex)
• Other tasks as needed

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 4+ years of relevant work experience
• Technical School Certificate and/or equivalent experience
• Good driving record
• Ability to take direction and receive feedback
• Adheres to safety standards
• Keeps a clean working environment
• Desire to grow and to learn

Desired Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of equipment operations and mechanical functions
• Computer diagnostics is a plus
• Ability to work productively and efficiently with minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate well with others

Additional Information

• Occasional overtime may be required
• Occasional exposure to variable outdoor weather conditions and working environments
• Often moves and positions self around a variety of large machinery for observations, inspections and performing repairs, reaching both high and low areas of large machinery via ascending/descending stairs and/or ladders

Application and EEO/AA Information

Applicants must apply online. Wilson Equipment offers reasonable accommodation in the employment process for individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance in the application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact any member of management at your nearest Wilson Equipment facility to do so.

Wilson Equipment Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration of employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin – including minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities – and are encouraged to apply.

Why choose Wilson?

Wilson Equipment Company is proud to offer over 135 years of excellent service to our customers, as well as an exceptional place to work for our employees! We are committed to providing our employees with a safe and healthy workplace, with an atmosphere of fairness that respects an individual’s dignity, trust, and loyalty. We believe there are no limits to the capabilities of well-trained, well-supported, committed employees.

Wilson Equipment Company cares about our employees and invests in them through competitive skill and experienced based pay, extensive specialized on-the-job training and continued education opportunities, programs that allow technicians to actively pursue opportunities for advancement, a team environment comprised of people with complementary skills who have common goals, providing and laundering uniforms, tool allowances, incentive plans, and more.

Wilson Equipment Company is also proud to offer the opportunity to participate in many benefits such as health, dental, life, and supplemental disability insurances, 401K, paid vacations and holidays, and weekly paychecks. We are looking for qualified candidates that will contribute to the Wilson Equipment story and who will carry our legacy and reputation forward.

Compensation/Benefit Details

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $25-$34 per hour

Primary Benefits Available:

• 401(k)
• Health Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person