Field Service Technician

Bobcat of Houston, Inc.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Matching 401K

Profit Sharing and Bonus Program

Paid Vacation and Flex Time

Paid Training

Short and Long-term Disability

Company Paid Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Christmas Savings Program

Job summary

Bobcat of Houston, Jersey Village, is seeking a Field Service Technician to perform in-field diagnostics and repairs on construction equipment. You will be responsible for repairing components in the field, planning repairs, and maintaining accurate service records while upholding safety standards.

Qualified candidates typically have 3-5 years in equipment maintenance, a technical school certificate or equivalent experience, and the ability to work independently in a field setting.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years working as equipment technician.
• Be able to work independently of direct supervision in a field environment.
• Spanish speaking is valued.
• A technical school certificate or equivalent experience in mechanical repairs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections required to determine cause of failure and identify the root cause.
• Repair machine components in the field with high quality.
• Recondition and repair equipment and components.
• Plan methods and sequence of performing repairs assigned.
• Pre-order parts and materials required to perform repairs.
• Perform repairs safely and effectively and maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Maintain records for time, parts, supplies, and outside purchases.

Skills

Field service experience

Mechanical repair

Independence in field

Teamwork

Spanish language

Education

Technical school certificate

Equivalent experience

Job description

Bobcat is a full service Bobcat Dealership. We specialize in new, used, and rental compact excavators, skid steer loaders, and track loaders. We offers parts as well as both mobile and shop service, and a full line of concrete supplies.

Bobcat of Houston - Jersey Village is seeking a Field Service Technician! We offer competitive pay, over two weeks of paid time off after 60 days of employment, and numerous opportunities for advancement. If you have previous experience working on construction/ag equipment, enjoy working in the field rather than the shop, and want to join a stable company.

Responsibilities

Perform inspections required to determine cause of failure is done following established guidelines and are completed with the cause identified.

Responsible for the effective repair of machine components in the field, at high levels of quality.

Recondition and repair equipment and components.

Plan methods and sequence of performing repairs assigned.

Pre-order all parts and materials required to perform assigned repairs.

Perform the repairs in a safe and effective manner.

Ensure all repairs are completed as assigned and the cosmetic appearance are up to standards.

Maintain the work area in a clean and safe condition.

Maintain good working records for time, parts, supplies, and outside purchases in repairs.

Ensure all records are legible and in compliance with established methods.

Report all record keeping daily from the field, even when not returning daily to the company.

Maintain shop tools, equipment and vehicles.

Maintain personal appearance in a professional and neat condition. Wear all personal protective equipment, as required; and urges others to do so.

All communications with customers and co-workers are conducted in a manner reflecting respect and integrity.

Qualifications

3-5 years working as equipment technician.

Be able to work independently of direct supervision in a field environment.

Contribution to spirit of teamwork and cooperation through the branch location, specifically with parts personnel and other service technicians.

Spanish speaking is valued.

A technical school certificate or equivalent experience in mechanical repairs is preferred.

Prior experience as a field service technician preferred.

Must have an inventory of hand tools to facilitate the assigned repairs

Physical Requirements

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate construction equipment.

Occasionally lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 50-100 pounds and/or frequently lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 20-50 pounds and/or continuous lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling 10-20 pounds

Regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, grasp or pull and lift objects. Occasionally required to sit, climb, and balance, kneel, stoop, couch, and crawl

Exposed to outside weather conditions, fumes, and loud noise.

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Boot and Safety Glasses Reimbursement
• Christmas Savings Program
• Paid Vacation and Flex Time
• Matching 401K Plan
• Profit Sharing and Bonus Program
• Short and Long-term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Critical Care and Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Training
• Many opportunities for advancement (We prefer to promote from within)
• Family friendly company

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.