Field Service Mechanic DOT

The Taylor Group; Gonzales (LA); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical/Prescription

Dental

Vision

Vacation

10 Holidays

401K

Life Insurance

Descripción de la vacante

The Taylor Group is seeking a skilled Field Service Mechanic to service Taylor equipment at customer sites throughout the Gonzales, LA area. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel hydraulics while training teammates and ensuring safety and quality in every job.

Responsibilities include planning travel with service supervisors, reporting detailed job data for billing, and occasionally staying overnight at out-of-town locations.

Formación

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, climb and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record for company vehicle use.
• DOT certification required (must be 21+).
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Responsabilidades

• Consult with Service Supervisor to plan effective work and travel.
• Diagnose malfunctions: repair or replace worn parts; adjust devices and controls.
• Provide tools and arrange facilities for repair work at customer premises.
• Inspect and test machines upon delivery and after repair to ensure proper operation.
• Report customer details, machine description, issues, and time spent to enable proper billing.
• Train less experienced technicians and supervise teams on large repair jobs when needed.
• Complete work orders and paperwork promptly.

Conocimientos

Verbal communication

Written communication

Basic computer skills

Driver's license

DOT certification

Educación

Vocational schooling in hydraulics & diesel repair

Descripción del empleo

Field Service Mechanic DOT# Field Service Mechanic DOTSSI-Gonzales - Gonzales, LA 70737## OverviewPosition TypeFull Time## DescriptionTaylor Sudden Service provides exclusive worldwide distribution of genuine Taylor OEM parts and forklift service for equipment designed, manufactured, and marketed by Taylor Machine Works, Inc. Backed by a network of parts and service centers, nationwide dealer support organizations, and factory-trained service technicians, SSI is committed to providing the best parts and service support in the industry. We offer training schools for our service technicians on a regular basis, ensuring the best possible service to Taylor Machine Works’ customers. Sudden Service, INC (SSI) is a subsidiary of the Taylor Group of Companies, a third-generation family-owned business based in Louisville, MS since 1927. ## Job Summary:The accountability of this position is for the continuation of excellent customer relations between TMW and customers of new and used equipment by providing prompt and efficient service as authorized by the customer and as assigned by the Service Supervisor. This “Service after Sales” contact helps to enhance the company image and reputation in the field and directly affects repeat sales. The incumbent develops a personal relationship with the customer and establishes a source for service and parts, showing a positive and concerned interest in customer needs evidenced as follows: (a) upon delivery of a machine – assembling, if necessary, performing inspections, training operator in machine operation, its functions and capabilities, setting forth warranty and maintenance requirements; (b) making routine calls as time permits; (c) performing prompt and satisfactory repair or replacement service; (d) correct reporting of time, parts, travel, etc., to assure correct billing.## Duties/Responsibilities:* Consults with Service Supervisor to plan effective work and travel schedule, giving priority to customer need, considering location of machine and availability of parts.* Diagnose malfunctions: repairs and/or replaces worn and defective parts; installs new assemblies, adjusts devices and controls - to correct malfunctions and to keep machines in operating condition.* Provides tools and parts and arranges for facilities to perform repair work (usually on customer premises).* Inspects, operates, and tests machines upon initial delivery, at specified inspection intervals and upon completion of any repair work to ensure proper functioning of equipment and its components.* Reports to Service Supervisor such information as name of customer, description of machine, nature of malfunction, the time involved in working, driving, and waiting, mileage, etc., so that proper accounts can be charged, and proper billing can be made.* Strives to increase technical skills through attendance at company-sponsored vocational schools, annual training meeting of departmental personnel and reading of technical literature.* Promotes and enhances the company image by maintaining a neat, personal appearance and by keeping the service truck in a clean, polished, and orderly condition.* Experienced or advanced servicemen are expected to serve as troubleshooters on recurring or unusual problems, conferring with Engineering, Manufacturing, and other service personnel to resolve.* Experienced or advanced servicemen will be expected to train new servicemen or to supervise a team of servicemen in the assembling or servicing of large units or in a joint effort on large repair jobs.* Must complete work orders and any job-related paperwork (i.e. JSA, inspection reports, cc receipts, etc) in a timely manner.* All other duties as assigned.## Qualifications## Required Skills/Abilities:* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.* Basic computer skills required.* This job requires stooping, bending, climbing, and the capability of lifting up to 50 pounds.* Incumbent must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record, since employee will be driving company owned vehicle and will be covered under corporate insurance which has strict coverage requirements.* Must be DOT certifiable. (Must be 21 years of age to be DOT certified).* Incumbents will be required on occasion to stay overnight at out-of-town locations.## Education and Experience:* Some vocational or formal schooling in hydraulics and diesel engine repair.* Three years on the job experience in diesel mechanics and hydraulics. Schooling in these fields could substitute for some of the job experience.* While it is not a requirement that the FSM pass the AWSD14 Welding Test, the incumbent is required to pass the tacker test. The FSM is encouraged to practice and improve welding skills to pass the AWSD14 Welding Test to be considered for future promotions.## Benefits:* Medical/Prescription* Dental* Vision* Vacation* 10 Holidays* 401K* Life Insurance