Altec Industries

  • Contract
  • Anywhere

Oak Brook, IL


Work directly for the Original Equipment Manufacturer to perform troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance. Primary products include Aerial Devices, Digger Derricks, Chippers, Cranes, and Specialty Equipment – Made in America. In addition to our 8 major manufacturing facilities, Altec has three final assembly plants, 40+ service centers and an extensive network of mobile service technicians who travel to customer sites.

“Over the years, much has changed. But even more has not. We are as we have always been: a company led by values, powered by people and inspired to be a source of opportunity for those who depend on the performance of our products.”

Why Altec?

  • You will have a state-of-the-art, late-model company service vehicle, customer interaction, and a flexible schedule
  • Ongoing factory training and world-class technical support to enhance your technical skill set
  • Settle in with a Secure Essential Industry (supporting Utilities & Telecom)
  • Maintain a Career Focus, with growth & development encouraged within Altec
  • Competitive Compensation that rewards performance
  • Comprehensive Benefits including affordable medical options, dental and vision care, matching 401(k), company-paid Basic Life, wellness programs, company events, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation
  • Potential to work overtime to support the customer
  • Values that include Enjoyment of Work and Family

Family-owned since 1929, Altec has the reach and resources of a large organization with the heart of a local firm. “More than just building equipment, we also build relationships.” Altec products and services can be found across the U.S. and in over 100 countries around the world. Safety is a primary responsibility in everything we do as is support of the Altec Company Values: Customer First – Enjoyment of Work – Family – Financial Stability – Integrity – People are our Greatest Strength – Quality – Spiritual Development – Teamwork

Preferred:

  • Previous field mechanic, equipment service experience
  • Education in mechanics, electrical or hydraulic systems
  • Experience with aerial devices, digger derricks, chippers, cranes; or construction, mining, farm equipment such as excavators, skid steers, dozers or tractors; or military heavy equipment such as the MRAP vehicle, HMEE, or tanks; aircraft and aerospace or ground support equipment (AGE/GSE) or similar

We are there from the engineered design, through manufacturing and final assembly, with technical sales support and solution-driven direct sales, with forward-thinking marketing and R&D, and there for the life of the equipment with troubleshooting and repair, parts, and product support.

EEOC AA/M/F/Veteran/Disabled

Technical requirements

After signing up, you will be sent an email with instructions on how to connect.
Please be prepared to join the virtual interview from a quiet place using a desktop or mobile device with a working speaker, microphone, and camera. Check to see if your network connection can support an online session. A plugged in ethernet cable or a strong WiFi network signal will help avoid time delays during your conversation.

What to prepare

  • Have resume available to share at the time of the interview

Preferred dress code

Casual (come as you are, but please be presentable)

About Altec Industries


Settle in with an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) in an Essential Industry (supporting Utilities, Tree Care, & Telecom). Perform troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance. See drop-down above for more information.

We are the world’s largest and foremost provider of products and services to the electric utility, telecommunications, tree care, lights and signs, and contractor markets. Look at any utility truck and you will likely see our logo on the bucket or aerial arm. Altec’s primary products – Made in America – include Aerial Devices, Digger Derricks, Cranes, Chippers, Tracked Equipment, and Specialty Products, found in over 100 countries around the world. In addition to our 8 major manufacturing facilities, Altec has three final assembly plants, 40+ service centers and an extensive network of field service technicians.

Why Altec?

  • You will have a state-of-the-art, late-model company service vehicle, customer interaction, and a flexible schedule
  • Ongoing factory training and world-class technical support to enhance your technical skill set
  • Settle in with a Secure Essential Industry (supporting Utilities & Telecom)
  • Maintain a Career Focus, with growth & development encouraged within Altec
  • Competitive Compensation that rewards performance
  • Comprehensive Benefits including affordable medical options, dental and vision care, matching 401(k), company-paid Basic Life, wellness programs, company events, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation
  • Potential to work overtime to support the customer
  • Values that include Enjoyment of Work and Family

“Over the years, much has changed. But even more has not. We are as we have always been: a company led by values, powered by people and inspired to be a source of opportunity for those who depend on the performance of our products.”

Family-owned since 1929, Altec has the reach and resources of a large organization with the heart of a local firm. “More than just building equipment, we also build relationships.” Safety is a primary responsibility in everything we do as is support of the Altec Company Values: Customer First – Enjoyment of Work – Family – Financial Stability – Integrity – People are our Greatest Strength – Quality – Spiritual Development – Teamwork

EEOC AA/M/F/Veteran/Disabled

What is a virtual interview?

Virtual interviews help employers connect with job seekers when they are not in the same physical location. Since hiring is a human process, employers would like to talk with you online (chat, video or phone) to see if you meet the requirements for the job.

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