Field Service Technician

Schwarze Industries, Inc.; Wooster (OH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) Match

Profit-Sharing

Paid Vacation/Holidays

Disability Programs

Wellness Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Training Programs

Job summary

Alamo Group is seeking an Equipment Service Technician to inspect and service heavy-duty snow removal equipment at customer sites and Alamo facilities. You will test, troubleshoot, and adjust systems, using wiring diagrams and hydraulic/electrical knowledge.

You will also conduct training for customer staff and perform installations and pre-delivery checks. The role requires reading blueprints, extensive travel (up to 95% in the USA/Canada), and a willingness to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years as industrial mechanic/heavy equipment technician.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Travel required; valid US passport or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and service heavy-duty snow removal equipment at customer sites or facilities.
• Test, troubleshoot, and adjust equipment; provide technical support.
• Work from wiring diagrams and perform installations and start-ups.
• Conduct training programs for customer staff on operation and maintenance.

Skills

Blueprints & schematics

Electrical & hydraulic troubleshooting

Fabrication skills

Use of electrical testing devices

Hand & pneumatic tools

Customer communication

Travel readiness

Overtime/weekend availability

On-site service delivery

Education

Electro-mechanical technology or Automotive Technology degree (preferred)

Tools

Electrical testing devices

Pneumatic tools

Overhead hoists

Hydraulic testing equipment

Job description

Position Summary:

Under minimal supervision, the Equipment Service Technician inspects, and services heavy duty snow removal equipment assuring product performance, addresses and resolves questions and p roblems regarding products, develops and conducts training and service programs in the operation and maintenance of products.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Service company products at customer sites , dealers, or Alamo facilities ; testing, troubleshooting and adjusting as needed.
• Provide technical support to customers in person and occasionally over the telephone, addressing and resolving questions and problems.
• Communicate with appropriate company employees regarding product problems, root cause and corrective actions in accordance with company’s quality management system.
• Complete all required records and documentation for customers and for the company.
• Work from extensive wiring diagrams; blueprints, specifications, & layouts.
• Use a variety of electrical testing and gauging devices and equipment.
• Perform pre - delivery inspection, set - up and testing of equipment.
• Provide delivery and in - service start - up of equipment.
• Conduct training and service programs in the operation and maintenance of equipment for customer employees.
• Perform assembly operations on a variety of heavy - duty snow removal products.
• Select, cut, form and install wiring in accordance with specifications.
• Utilize hand and pneumatic tools.
• Install hydraulics and check for pressure and leaks.
• Operate overhead hoists.
• Proceed with minimal supervision & direction.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):

• High degree of accountability to commitments and to the business objectives.
• A bility to read and understand blueprints, drawings and schematics; electrical and hydraulic.
• Ability to understand harness diagrams.
• Ability to fabricate parts as needed.
• Basic understanding of design and electrical principles for mobile equipment. Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuitry.
• Requires a basic mechanic tool set to successfully perform the job.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, managers and employees.
• Proficiency with personal computers, MS Office and other technology (smart phone, etc.)
• General understanding and experience working with fluid power, automotive circuitry and micro - processor controls.
• Ability to work overtime and/or including weekends and holidays, as needed.
• Ability to travel extensively year - round . Up to 95 % travel in the USA and Canada.
• Must have a valid US Passport, or the ability to obtain one.
• Ability to be “on - call” 24/7 during winter season.

Education and Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years previous experience as an industrial mechanic / heavy equipment technician .
• Previous work experience in a role that requires travel.
• Technical or associate’s degree in electro - mechanical technology or Automotive Technology strongly preferred.

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to w ork and travel in all types of weather. The employee is required to stand continuously, and walk frequently; use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, be able to move and change positioning frequently , including crouch, bend and twist. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. Standing, walking and some lifting while traveling. Use of vision, hearing, keyboarding and verbal communication is required

Overview

Alamo Groupoffers competitive pay and a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with a Company Match
• Profit-Sharing
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays
• Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Training and Development Programs
• Employee Tuition Reimbursement and Dependent Scholarship Programs
• And much more!

EEO Statement

EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled. Drug Free Workplace

Alamo Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, affirmatively Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing (where permitted by law).

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