Bench Technician, Construction Tech Calibration & Repair

Sitechla; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

SITECH Louisiana is seeking a Bench Technician to join our Service Department. The role diagnoses, repairs, calibrates, tests, and prepares construction technology equipment including UAVs, GPS receivers, displays, control boxes, radios, lasers, total stations, and machine control systems.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical and electronic troubleshooting skills, enjoys solving technical problems, and is committed to delivering outstanding quality and customer service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of experience repairing electronic, electrical, or GPS equipment preferred.
• Experience with heavy equipment, construction technology, machine control systems, surveying equipment, or agricultural technology is a plus.
• Experience with Trimble products is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and test construction technology equipment.
• Perform bench repairs on GPS receivers, displays, control boxes, radios, lasers, robotic total stations, tablets, sensors, and related accessories.
• Install firmware, software updates, and equipment configurations.
• Perform equipment calibration and functional testing to manufacturer specifications.
• Complete pre-delivery inspections prior to customer shipment or installation.
• Maintain accurate service records, repair documentation, and warranty information.
• Utilize diagnostic software, electrical testing equipment, and manufacturer service documentation to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Assemble, disassemble, clean, inspect, and repair electronic and mechanical components.
• Supports the Rental Department by inspecting, preparing, testing, configuring, and maintaining rental equipment to ensure timely availability and customer readiness.
• Assist Field Service Technicians with equipment preparation and technical support.
• Manage repair inventory and coordinate parts ordering when necessary.
• Be an available subject matter expert offering technical advice to internal and external customers.
• Actively stay current on all brands and products serviced.
• High level knowledge of calibration systems, including collimators, voltage regulators, scopes and other types of electronic measurement instruments.
• Familiarity with Spectra, Trimble, Nikon and other construction and survey instruments preferred. Familiarity with as competitive brands from Topcon and Leica is a plus.
• Must be detail oriented and be a team player.
• Must be able to provide customer technical support by phone, electronically and provide follow‑up to customer questions.
• Participate in control of inventory and recommend needed stock to enable the service of equipment in a timely manner
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical understanding

GPS/survey equipment

Multimeter use

Calibration tools

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Diagnostic software

Electronic test equipment

Spectra/Trimble familiarity

Microsoft Office

Job description

SITECH Louisiana is seeking a Bench Technician to join our Service Department. The role diagnoses, repairs, calibrates, tests, and prepares construction technology equipment including UAVs, GPS receivers, displays, control boxes, radios, lasers, total stations, and machine control systems.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical and electronic troubleshooting skills, enjoys solving technical problems, and is committed to delivering outstanding quality and customer service.