Field Equipment Technician: In‑Field Diagnostics & Repairs

Nuss Truck Group; Duluth, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier wages

Matched vacation time

Signing bonus

Premium benefits package

Job summary

Nuss Truck Group in Duluth, MN seeks a Field Service Technician to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and maintain heavy duty trucks and construction equipment in the field. You will travel to customer sites, perform diagnostics, and ensure repairs meet safety and factory standards while delivering excellent customer service.

This role requires a CDL, strong mechanical and diagnostic skills, the ability to work independently, and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Diesel/Heavy Equipment preferred.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of diesel equipment repair experience.
• Class A CDL required.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, transmissions, electrical, and fuel systems.
• Heavy equipment dealership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and review repair orders from Dispatch or Service Advisor.
• Travel to field locations to perform scheduled or emergency repairs.
• Complete repair work as outlined on work orders efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with dealership and factory standards.
• Perform diagnostics, safety inspections, and preventive maintenance checks on equipment.
• Utilize diagnostic testing equipment, precision instruments, gauges, hand tools, portable power tools, cranes, and hoists as required.
• Service and repair systems including fuel injection, exhaust, cooling, air conditioning, lubrication, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, transmissions, braking, steering, and drive trains.
• Conduct major engine repairs, overhauls, installations, and alignments of engines and related machinery.
• Road test and evaluate equipment to verify satisfactory performance post-repair.
• Follow all safety policies and communicate progress to customers and Service Advisor.
• Coordinate with Parts Department to secure necessary parts for repairs.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Independent problem-solving

Customer service

Communication skills

Safety consciousness

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree or two-year technical school diploma in Diesel/Heavy Equipment

Tools

Diagnostic testing equipment

Gauges

Hand tools

Portable power tools

Cranes and hoists

Diagnostic software

Job description

Nuss Truck Group in Duluth, MN seeks a Field Service Technician to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and maintain heavy duty trucks and construction equipment in the field. You will travel to customer sites, perform diagnostics, and ensure repairs meet safety and factory standards while delivering excellent customer service.

This role requires a CDL, strong mechanical and diagnostic skills, the ability to work independently, and effective communication.