Field Service Technician

Wheeler Machinery Co.; Vernal (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheeler Machinery Co. in Vernal, UT is seeking a Field Service Technician to perform repairs and maintenance on Caterpillar engines and equipment. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, along with significant experience in engine repairs and troubleshooting electrical and hydraulic systems. Responsibilities include safely operating equipment, tracking work hours, and generating service reports. Join a team focused on safety and improvement initiatives. This position provides an opportunity to make a direct impact on customer service and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Able to repair engines, including Tier 4 Final systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Flawless motor vehicle driver record.

Responsibilities

• Conduct repairs on assigned jobs for all makes and models of equipment.
• Operate forklifts and heavy equipment safely.
• Track work hours and complete service reports.

Skills

Repair engines

Troubleshoot electrical systems

HVAC systems repair

Precision measuring instruments

Diagnostic software

Education

High School diploma or GED

Journeyman level shop technician or 5 years experience

Tools

Basic hand tooling

Drive tooling up to ¾”

Job description

Description
Wheeler Machinery Co. in Vernal, UT is hiring a Field Service Technician. This role is responsible for performing repairs and maintenance on all models of Caterpillar engines, equipment, and dealer support equipment at assigned field locations outside of the shop. The Field Service Technician works safely while utilizing the appropriate tools, technology, and software to efficiently complete assigned tasks and support customers in the field.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Follow the Safety Program to prevent injury and accidents, using safety tooling, attending safety meetings, always wearing proper PPE, seeking out and controlling workplace hazards.
• Conduct repairs on assigned jobs for all makes and models of equipment.
• Contribute positively to the team environment; being a team player, self-starter, driven, positive, willing to learn, humble, responsible
• Attend all team meetings.
• Operate forklifts safely.
• Properly and safely operate truck equipped cranes.
• Properly and safely operate heavy equipment.
• Clean and organize assigned truck and equipment.
• Utilize job related software; including but not limited to; SIS, CAT ET, DBS, ServiceLink, and Time Collection.
• Input repair information.
• Utilize diagnostic software.
• Be able to properly and accurately use precision measuring instruments.
• Track work hours.
• Complete service reports.
• Order necessary parts to complete the job correctly.
• Contribute to improvement initiatives, submitting process improvement ideas.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Journeyman level shop technician or 5 years equivalent level experience.
• Flawless motor vehicle driver record.
• Able to repair engines, including Tier 4 Final systems, conduct engine failure analysis, repair fuel and lubrication systems, perform fluid sampling.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC systems.
• Remove, install, test, adjust, troubleshoot, repair and replace powertrain systems.
• Able to safely climb up and down equipment.
• Computer and technological literacy.
• Basic hand tooling and drive tooling up to ¾”.
• Writing and grammar skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).