Field Service Technician

AMECO; Harrison (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction services provider is seeking an Equipment Field Service Technician based in Harrison, OH. This role involves inspecting, repairing, and servicing equipment like aerial lifts and forklifts both in the field and the shop. Candidates should have strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills with around five years of relevant experience. A valid driver's license and good driving record are necessary for this position, which may require local travel and occasional overnight stays.

Qualifications

• Must have strong mechanical and troubleshooting aptitude.
• Able to reference, understand and interpret equipment manuals and blueprints.
• Requires a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform major service repairs to equipment in the shop and/or in the field.
• Complete necessary paperwork including work orders and part orders.
• Assist other technicians in troubleshooting and problem resolution.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Customer service demeanor

Education

5 years of equipment repair experience

Tools

General industrial equipment

Job description

AMECO, a North American leader in Construction Site Services, Product Distribution, and Equipment Rental is seeking an Equipment Field Service Technician to regionally support our rental fleet to include field service and repairs. The position is based out of our Harrison, OH facility.

Summary

Equipment Field Service Technician is a member of our field service team, handling all aspects of inspecting, repairing, troubleshooting and performing service/maintenance both in the shop or in the field on service calls. The types of equipment to be worked on includes 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 AMECO’s 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.
• These are the typical years of experience required for this job. Current AMECO employees may be considered for this position either sooner or later, depending on individual performance, potential, and job availability. This applies to all jobs across all functions.