Field Service Technician

Motion; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion is seeking a Field Service Technician to perform on-site maintenance, repair, and installation of hydraulic and related equipment for clients in the Charleston area. You will diagnose issues, document findings, and implement parts replacements to restore optimal operation.

The role requires a technical degree with 0–3 years of related experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safety while supporting customers on-site.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a technical degree with 0–3 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs on-site services for new and existing clients, including emergencies, repairs, and upgrades.
• Installs, diagnoses, repairs and supports equipment at customer sites.
• Diagnoses problems, documents findings, and decides on repairs or replacements.
• Provides technical analysis of product implementations and modifications per specs.
• Keeps customers informed on service progress and suggests improvements.
• Follows guidelines to complete moderately complex repairs and installations.
• Ensures compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Provides customer training on operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Communicates technical information clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Read hydraulic schematics

Operate shop equipment safely

Excellent verbal and written comms

Customer-focused service

Education

Technical degree

Job description

Summary

Under direct supervision, the Field Service Technician performs moderately complex customer support activities for equipment and systems products such as hydraulics, component repair, welding, and relatively complex equipment. The Field Service Technician performs repair, preventative maintenance and installation with regional responsibility for equipment and systems.

Job Duties

• Performs 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 & Experience

• Typically requires a technical degree and zero (0) to three (3) years of related experience or an equivalent combination.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to read hydraulic schematics.
• Ability to operate shop equipment safely.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Work effectively with customers, peers and management to resolve client issues.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Push/pull up to 100 pounds
• Lift/carry up to 100 pounds
• Lift bulky objects
• Neck 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 Responsibility

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY

No

Company Information

Motion offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay

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.