Epiroc Drill Field Technician

Power-Equipment-Company; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Power-Equipment-Company in Knoxville, TN seeks a skilled technician to repair a wide range of heavy equipment, with emphasis on drills, engines, transmissions and hydraulic systems. You will diagnose, disassemble, repair, reassemble and test units, order parts, and verify fixes while maintaining safety and customer service.

Travel to job sites as needed, work overtime, and pass background, physical and drug screens.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; technical degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in heavy equipment industry or related field.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Strong written and oral communication and basic math skills.
• Proficient with computers and diagnostic software provided by manufacturers.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment problems and diagnose failures.
• Disassemble machines, order parts, perform repairs and reassemble.
• Test and verify repairs; ensure leaks-free operation.
• May travel to job sites; maintain safety and cleanliness of work area.
• Provide excellent customer service and communicate clearly with customers.

Skills

Communication

Diagnostics

MS Office

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2-year technical degree

Military training

Tools

Manufacturer diagnostics

Job description

Job Summary: The technician will perform repair work on a wide variety of equipment (with an emphasis on drills) ranging from complete machine overhauls to minor repairs such as fixing leaks, changing fluids and filters. Other types of repairs may include rebuild components such as engines, transmissions, hydraulic cylinders and hydraulic pumps. Some locations have test equipment to dyno test engines, hydraulic pumps and transmissions. Installations may include undercarriage on track machines, attachments on plumbing excavators for hammers or scalers; quick coupler attachments on loaders, excavators and backhoes.Job Responsibilities:Perform daily and operational activities in the service department to include the following, but not limited to:Troubleshoot equipment problem/diagnose failurePerform diagnostic functions, check pressures, check voltage, locate source of noise or vibrationDisassemble machine, order parts, make repairs, assemble machine, check machine operation make sure repairs are complete and confirm problem is fixed unit has no leaks, and is work readyClean parts, scrape gaskets, prep for assemblyResponsible for a company vehicle and will travel dailyMaintain safety and cleanliness of work environmentTravel to jobsites and vendor training sessions as neededOvertime as neededJob Qualifications:Must have High School Diploma or equivalent, a 2 year technical degree or comparable military training is preferredMust have a minimum of 5 years experience in the heavy equipment industry or a related fieldMust have a valid driver's licenseExcellent written and oral communication and basic mathematical skills.Proficient with a computer, including the use of Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and diagnostic use using manufacturer provided programs.Must have a good working knowledge of equipment operations and mechanical functions, electrical and hydraulic systems and how they are integratedAbility to stoop, kneel, push, pull, twist and carry and lift up to 70lbs.Ability to climb and perform work on heights of 20 feetAble to work in all types of weather conditionsCapable of working with limited supervision / self-starterMaintain excellent customer serviceMust be able to pass a background, physical, and drug screen