Field Service Technician

Raymond Handling Concepts; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel Card

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Raymond West is seeking a Field Service Technician to repair and service equipment, travel within assigned territories, and maintain strong relationships with customers and management.

You will uphold safety guidelines, complete paperwork accurately, and communicate options to clients before proceeding with work. A valid driver's license and Raymond certification progress are required, with opportunities to learn and grow within a dynamic service team.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Excellent Organizational Time Management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to read safety rules and manuals.
• Ability to present to groups when required.
• Must maintain professional relationships with colleagues and customers.
• Must work off-hours as needed and take on more responsibility.
• Knowledge of DC/AC electricity, engines and hydraulics.
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable points.
• Raymond Level 1 Certification or pursuing it.

Responsibilities

• Repair all types of equipment sold and serviced.
• Update training and skills regularly.
• Train other employees when needed.
• Maintain profitable billing.
• Follow Service Department procedures.
• Communicate with Field Supervisor.
• Complete paperwork accurately and timely.
• Explain options to customers before proceeding with work.
• Have necessary tools for repairs and service work.
• Complete jobs within quoted time limits.
• Maintain a clean, organized vehicle and inventory.
• Represent the company professionally and safely.
• Travel within assigned territories daily.
• Maintain vehicle and equipment in good condition.
• Pass applicable Raymond certifications as required.

Skills

Excellent communication

English fluent

Time management

Microsoft Office

Safety rules comprehension

Public speaking

Team player

OT availability

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical abilities

Driver's license

Raymond Level 1 Certified

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Raymond West is looking for a Field Service Technician to join our service team! The primary objectives of the Service technician are (1) the proficient repair and service of the customer's equipment, (2) to maintain good communication and working relationships with customers, peers, and management, (3) to represent and sell the entire company, (4) Maintain and exceed productivity goals (5) work within all safety guidelines established by Raymond West and OSHA.

Raymond West is committed to providing our customers with end-to-end warehouse solutions. We bring you our industry-leading expertise in lift trucks, racking, conveyor, dock and door, rentals, parts, and service. Our customers trust us to provide the right supply chain solutions and services to keep their business up and running.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Repair all types of equipment that Raymond West sells and services.
• Update training and skills on a continuing basis.
• Train other employees as needed.
• Maintain a profitable billing level.
• Follow all Service Department procedures.
• Communicate with assigned Field Supervisor.
• Complete all paperwork transactions in a timely, neat, accurate and orderly fashion.
• Communicate all options to customers before proceeding with work.
• Have the necessary tools to perform repair and scheduled service work.
• Complete jobs within quoted time limits when applicable.
• Maintain a clean and orderly (inside and outside) vehicle.
• Maintain an accurate assigned parts inventory, if applicable.
• Always represent the entire company.
• Pass Raymond Certification and re-certification if applicable.
• Maintain good working knowledge of customers and equipment in assigned areas.
• Maintain an acceptable driving record as established by the company's insurance carrier.
• Report accidents whether self or customer.
• Account for 100% of available time during working hours.
• Must be willing to work overtime when necessary.
• Must coordinate all overtime with assigned supervisor.
• Must follow all procedures in the company's Employee Handbook.
• Must follow safety procedures and use good judgment in regard to safety.
• Must be willing to work out of town as necessary.
• Establish a positive rapport with customers.
• Perform other specific duties and projects as assigned by the Service Supervisors or Managers.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Excellent Organizational Time Management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft office Suite and similar software
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.
• Must be able to maintain effective working relationships with employees, Co-workers, and Managers in other departments.
• Must be willing to work off-hours as specific needs dictate and willing to assume more responsibility as required.
• Must be able to fulfill essential job function in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.
• Must be self-motivated and able to manage time efficiently.
• Must be customer oriented.
• Able to exhibit professional behavior at all times.
• Willing to follow mandates and procedures of the Service Department.
• Ability to deal with customers on a face-to-face basis.
• Maintain a sound working relationship with other technicians and fellow workers.
• Must pass all available certificates appropriate to the position.
• Must have working knowledge of basic D.C. electricity, basic A.C. electricity, internal combustion, and diesel engines.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Raymond Level 1 Certified or working towards that goal, if applicable.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with no more than the allowable level of points on record, if applicable.
• Maintain personally owned tools according to approved minimum tool list.
• Maintain additional tools as required by duties and certification level.
• Must be able to take direction.
• Must be a team player, i.e., to work with peers.
• Must have working knowledge of hydraulic systems.
• Must have mechanical abilities.
• Must maintain a clean, neat, and professional appearance.
• Willing and able to learn quickly and perform accurately and neatly with a degree of flexibility.
• Motivated to continuous self-development and training.
• Willing to assume more responsibility as required.

Education/Experience

Minimum Education and Experience: Determined by position.

• High school diploma, general education degree (GED) or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years breakdown experience or comparable service experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Travel Requirement

• This position will be based in the field and require daily travel within assigned territories.
• Technicians will be provided a company vehicle and a company Fuel Card to pay for vehicle expenses.
• Must be able to be insured by Raymond West.

Physical Requirements

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Position is non-sedentary.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Position will be required to go onto job sites to perform duties where construction is underway.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The position will require employee to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to smell.
• Position requires the employee to climb/balance/stoop/kneel/crouch and crawl.
• The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud.

Pay Range

• The hourly range for this position is $20.60 - $50.63. The specific pay offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.

Qualified candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Raymond West provides medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance, life insurance, personal time off, holiday pay and a great team to work with!

Check us out at www.raymondwest.com. Raymond West has a great group of loyal and hardworking employees who help us maintain our exemplary level of sales and service.