Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic

Order Type : DirectHire

Summary: Equipment Field Service Technician is a member of our field service team, handling all aspects of inspecting, repairing, trouble shooting and performing service/maintenance both in the shop or in the field on service calls. The types of equipment to be worked on entails aerial lifts, forklifts, compressors, and generators, to name a few. Travel would primarily be local to regional (working within an approximate 200-mile radius). Occasional overnight travel may be required as the workload dictates. Responsibilities: • Performs major, and in many cases non-routine service repairs to customers and company owned equipment in the shop and/or in the field to include customer and project sites. • Completes necessary paperwork, including work orders, part orders, billing and/or warranty information, as applicable. • Assists other technicians in advance troubleshooting and problem resolution as called upon. • Frequent interaction/communication with customers concerning repairs and service needs. • Maintains an orderly work area/service truck. • Remains compliant with all applicable policies and procedures/standards. • Adheres to and supports Health, Safety and Environmental policies. • Meets expectations on attendance and punctuality. • Plans, organizes, and carries out assignments as directed. • Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: • Must have strong mechanical and troubleshooting aptitude. • Able to reference, understand and interpret equipment manuals and blueprints. • A combination of education and related equipment repair experience equaling five years. • Must have job-related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job. • Experience working with/on hydraulics, pneumatics, and electric equipment. • Ability to communicate effectively with various audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors. • Experience working on the following types of equipment: aerial lifts, forklifts, compressors, welding machines and other general industrial construction equipment. • Requires a professional and customer service demeanor. • As a non-CDL driver, this field position would require a valid driver’s license with a good driving record, along with the ability to pass associated driver requirements to include MVR, driver physical, road test. • This position operates with minimal supervision and may assist in training other equipment technicians, as requested. • Able to perform physical requirements of the job, including, but not limited to lifting, climbing, standing for extended periods of time, and working in inclement weather as workload/assignment dictate. • Able to work overtime (including weekends) and occasional overnight travel as needed. • The selected candidate must supply own basic tools, larger tools provided.