Field Service Tech

Motion Industries (MOT); Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Industries is seeking a Field Service Technician to perform on-site repairs, installations, and preventative maintenance on hydraulic and related equipment. You will diagnose issues, document findings, and communicate technical information to customers to ensure satisfaction.

Role requires a technical degree and 0–3 years of related experience, with the ability to operate shop equipment safely and follow safety guidelines at customer sites.

Qualifications

• Reads hydraulic schematics to troubleshoot and repair systems.
• Maintains safe operation of shop equipment and field tools.
• Demonstrates clear verbal and written communication with customers and teammates.

Responsibilities

• Performs on-site services for new and existing clients, including emergencies and upgrades.
• Installs, diagnoses, repairs, and services equipment at customer sites.
• Documents findings, makes repair/part replacement decisions, and keeps customers informed.
• Ensures compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements; provides customer training on operation and maintenance.

Skills

Hydraulic schematics

Customer communication

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

Technical degree

Tools

Shop equipment

Job description

SUMMARY:Under direct supervision, the Field Service Technician performs moderately complexcustomer support activities for equipment and systems products such as hydraulics,component repair, welding, and relatively complex equipment. The Field ServiceTechnician performs repair, preventative maintenance and installation with regionalresponsibility for equipment and systems.JOB DUTIESPerforms on-site services for new and existing clients, which may include on-site emergency repairs, equipment servicing and equipment upgrades on a 24/7 on-call basis.Responsible for the installation, diagnostics, repair and support for equipment that is installed and operating at customer sites.Diagnose problems with equipment, assess the extent of the problem, document findings, make decisions to repair and/or replace parts.Conducts technical analysis of product implementations, modifications and enhancements to products in accordance with specific customer specifications.Keeps customers informed on the nature of service provided or outstanding issues and recommends system enhancements, upgrades, or repairs.Works under direct supervision and follows detailed guidelines to work on moderately complex repairs and installations.Ensures that processes and environmental conditions comply with local and national regulatory agencies, and Motion's safety standards.Provides technical support and training to customers on operational or maintenance aspects of system equipment.Communicates technical information to technical and non-technical stakeholders and meets customers daily or as required to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCETypically requires a technical degree and zero (0) to three (3) years of related experience or an equivalent combination.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIESAbility to read hydraulic schematics.Ability to operate shop equipment safely.Excellent verbal and written communication skillsWork effectively with customers, peers and management to resolve client issues.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Push/pull up to 100 poundsLift/carry up to 100 poundsLift bulky objectsNeck rotation, trunk rotation, stair climbing, repetitive bending, kneeling, sustained squat, forward reaching, overhead reaching, reach and lift, ladder climb and carrying/crawling.Working conditions may be indoor and/or outdoor. Noise level may be loud at times.LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:Excellent driving record preferred. All company vehicles are subject to continuous video monitoring.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:No Supervisory ResponsibilityBUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: NoCOMPANY INFORMATION:Motion offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday payNot the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by joining our Talent Community on jobs.genpt.com or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.