Field Service Tech: Construction & Lift Equipment

Altorfer Inc; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

Altorfer Inc is seeking a Field Service Technician to perform maintenance, diagnosis, and repairs on customer-owned or rental lift trucks, Caterpillar equipment, and allied construction machinery in the field. The role requires working in customer environments, completing reports, and traveling to job sites as needed.

You will diagnose electrical, diesel, hydraulic, and related systems, with emphasis on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Formal technical training or 2+ years of related work experience.
• Experience with electric and diesel engines, hydraulics, fuels, drivetrains, brakes.
• Ability to write professional business communications and document repairs.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, diagnosis, and repairs on field equipment.
• Assist in deciding whether to transport equipment to the shop.
• Establish service relationships with customers and maintain them.
• Plan and execute repairs on rental equipment.
• Complete service reports and paperwork before/after repairs.
• Stay current with industry standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Customer service

Field service

Electrical systems

Education

Technical training program

Tools

Cat software

Microsoft Word/Outlook

Job description

Altorfer Inc is seeking a Field Service Technician to perform maintenance, diagnosis, and repairs on customer-owned or rental lift trucks, Caterpillar equipment, and allied construction machinery in the field. The role requires working in customer environments, completing reports, and traveling to job sites as needed.

You will diagnose electrical, diesel, hydraulic, and related systems, with emphasis on safety and quality.