Field Service Technician

VetJobs; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kargo Technologies in Atlanta, GA is seeking a field technician to travel up to 90% to customer facilities, install and service loading dock hardware, and coordinate with contractors.

You will work with manufacturing, product, and sales teams to ensure proper configs, provide on-site support, and document activities. A strong background in mechanical, electrical, and optical troubleshooting is required.

High school diploma and US work authorization required; willingness to travel and extend hours.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience servicing industrial equipment, vehicles, utilities, robotics, or similar systems.
• Expertise in mechanical, electrical, and optical troubleshooting; experience across all three systems preferred.
• High availability for short-notice domestic travel; travel may extend outside normal hours.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer facilities and lead inspection, installation, and servicing visits for Kargo's customers.
• Install Kargo towers and other hardware products at customer facilities.
• Coordinate with contractors at customer sites for electrical work and installation assistance.
• Coordinate tower and tool shipping from Kargo inventory to customer sites.
• Work with Manufacturing to provide configs and specs determined from site visits to customers.
• Work with Product and Hardware teams to make engineering recommendations to simplify installation and relevant features.
• Interact with customers at on-site visits; coordinate with sales and customer success teams.
• Travel up to 90%; company-paid flights, hotels, and meals.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Optical troubleshooting

Communication

Education

High School/GED

Tools

PowerShell

Linux

Job description

Job Description

At Kargo (https://www.kargo.ai/), our mission is to build a connective tissue between the physical world of freight and the digital ecosystem used to manage it. We believe that advancements in smart infrastructure are critical to enabling a safer and more efficient future for logistics. Our loading dock sensor platform verifies all incoming and outgoing freight, aggregating data that enables shippers and carriers to efficiently manage dock operations, switch out suppliers and understand material flow in real time.

Job Description

At Kargo (https://www.kargo.ai/), our mission is to build a connective tissue between the physical world of freight and the digital ecosystem used to manage it. We believe that advancements in smart infrastructure are critical to enabling a safer and more efficient future for logistics. Our loading dock sensor platform verifies all incoming and outgoing freight, aggregating data that enables shippers and carriers to efficiently manage dock operations, switch out suppliers and understand material flow in real time. We care deeply about delivering the best solutions for our customers. As a member of the Kargo team, you will have the opportunity to develop and deploy tomorrow’s hardware & software solutions and help revolutionize logistics.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer facilities and lead inspection, installation, and servicing visits for Kargo's customers.


• Install Kargo towers and other hardware products at customer facilities.


• Coordinate with contractors at customer sites for electrical work, forklift modifications, and installation assistance.


• Coordinate tower and tool shipping from Kargo inventory to customer sites.


• Work with Manufacturing to provide configs and specs determined from site visits to customers.


• Work with our Product and Hardware teams to make engineering recommendations to simplify installation and relevant features.


• Interact with customers at on-site visits. This is not a sales role and most customer visits will include people from Kargo's Sales, Product, and Customer Success teams. Still, this role will involve coordinating with customers to discuss timing and installation preferences.


• High expectation for travel, you must be comfortable with near 90% travel. Company paid flights, hotels, and meals.

Experience

• 3+ years of experience servicing industrial equipment, vehicles, utilities, robotics, or similar systems. Equivalent military experience in aircraft maintenance, vehicle maintenance, electronics, mechanical systems, or technical equipment servicing is highly valued.


• Expertise in mechanical, electrical, and optical troubleshooting. Preference for someone who has worked across all three systems.


• High availability for short-notice domestic travel. This role will involve both planned and unplanned service visits. Service visits can extend outside of normal business hours.


• Preference for someone who has serviced equipment in warehouse and/or factory environments before.


• Strong communication and documentation skills. Must be able to provide direction to contractors and explanations to customers.


• Experience using command line interface: powershell, Linux, etc.

Military Veterans Encouraged to Apply

We value the technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and hands-on experience gained through military service. Veterans with backgrounds in aircraft maintenance, vehicle maintenance, electronics, equipment repair, and other technical military occupations are encouraged to apply. Relevant military experience will be considered alongside civilian experience.

Auto req ID

486995BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Preferred Education

High School/GED

Required Experience

• 3+ years of experience servicing industrial equipment, vehicles, utilities, robots, or similar.


• Expertise in mechanical, electrical, and optical troubleshooting. Preference for someone who has worked across all three systems.


• High availability for short-notice domestic travel. This role will involve both planned and unplanned service visits. Service visits can extend outside of normal business hours.


• Strong communication and documentation skills. Must be able to provide direction to contractors and explanations to customers.


• Experience using command line interface: powershell, Linux, etc.

City*

Atlanta

State*

Georgia

Job_Category

Technician

Job Code

Technician_ _Technician

Affiliate Sponsor

Kargo Technologies

Salary Range

$60,000-$75,000