Area Service Technician

AERO Specialties; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance covered 100%

HRA

FSA

401k with employer match

Job summary

AERO Specialties is seeking a full-time Area Service Technician in Boise, ID to support customers worldwide. The role requires strong mechanical and electrical repair skills, plus the ability to diagnose issues via remote channels and perform on-site repairs.

You’ll document activities, train customer teams, and work across multiple tasks to minimize downtime. Candidates should have at least 3 years of service repair experience in GSE or related fields, knowledge of repair manuals and diagrams,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with repair experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to use repair manuals, wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose GSE issues via remote and on-site channels.
• Perform repairs and adjustments on components and operating systems.
• Disassemble/reassemble components with minimal assistance.
• Provide training to customer teams on operation and repair of equipment.
• Maintain service tickets with accurate documentation.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Customer service

Diagnostics

Electrical systems

Communication

ERP usage

Physical stamina

Job description

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Full Time Boise, ID, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1323

Full-time

Description

AERO Specialties is a world leader in manufacturing and distributing high-quality ground support equipment (GSE). We opened our doors in 1987 as a small, local manufacturer and have grown tremendously with offices in the Boise, ID, USA area and multiple international sales as service locations. We remain dedicated to the company's mission of providing the best GSE and customer service possible. We are seeking new team members who share our core values and vision: building a team of people dedicated to our purpose who strive for excellence in performance!

Our full-time AERO Specialties Area Service Technician is responsible for assisting AERO customers world-wide with the support of a wide variety of ground support equipment. The qualified individual will have very strong electrical and mechanical skills along with a focus toward providing a high level of customer service.

What are we looking for?

Someone with the following Core Competencies

• The ability to work hard to complete multiple challenging tasks/projects within agreed time frames and with the appropriate level of critical thinking and quality. To manage daily, monthly and annual goals with clear, proactive communication and follow-up across all teams, both internal and external.
• To drive to improve the business and its processes by seeking efficiency in all activities.
• A commitment to be your best self - everyday; to taking responsibility for your actions; to taking a positive approach towards your coworkers, our challenges and our failures; to pushing yourself and your coworkers for results.

We strive for success but sometimes we miss. When we do, we expect everyone to pull together, to get back up and to push forward again - together.

And someone who can:

• Troubleshoot and diagnose customer-reported issues on a variety of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) through remote support channels, including phone and email, while providing timely and effective solutions to minimize equipment downtime.
• Perform repairs and adjustments to various components and operating systems on products, equipment, or related components.
• Disassemble components and reassemble with limited assistance from others.
• Problem-solving with customer teams to determine the best resolution to customer issues.
• Provide training to customer teams and support their ability to properly operate and repair equipment.
• Interact professionally with internal and external customers; this position requires a very strong customer service approach and ability to professionally work through customer issues.
• Inspect, repair, and/or overhaul components, such as electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Complete service repairs, service bulletins, and training classes.
• Maintain and update service tickets within the company's service management software, ensuring accurate and timely documentation of customer interactions, service activities, and case resolutions.

Requirements

What qualifies someone for this position?

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Minimum 3 years of service repair experience; in ground power, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and industrial skills with some PLC experience and HVAC required.
• Experience with diesel powered vehicles preferred.
• Familiarity with the use of repair manuals, wiring (electrical) diagrams and schematics necessary to troubleshoot or repair failed components.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.
• Ability to effectively use necessary computer programs including Microsoft Office and an ERP.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job including standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in awkward positions and tight areas.
• Must be able to lift weights exceeding 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Additional skills may be required to complete an additional task(s) specific to work location.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and no travel restrictions, including international travel as needed.

What do you get in return?

• Competitive pay DOE!
• We pay 100% of your (the employee's) health insurance premium at time of eligibility (after 60 days at 1 st of the month)!
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)!
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)!
• Employer match for 401k with eligibility to participate after only 90 days!
• Options for short-term and long-term disability insurance!
• Paid vacations and personal time; the longer you’re with us, the more you’ll accrue!