Field Service Technician

Alamo Group; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Paid vacation & holidays

Disability programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Alamo Group is seeking an Equipment Service Technician to inspect, service, and test heavy-duty snow removal equipment, ensuring performance and reliability. Under minimal supervision, you will troubleshoot, support customers onsite or at dealers, and coordinate with internal teams.

Responsibilities include wiring and hydraulics work, using test gear, performing pre-delivery setup, on-site training, and travel up to 95% across the USA and Canada.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience as industrial mechanic/heavy equipment technician.
• Travel required up to 95% in USA and Canada.
• Technical or associate degree strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, service, and test heavy-duty snow removal equipment.
• Provide technical support to customers in person and by phone.
• Work from wiring diagrams, blueprints, and layouts.
• Perform pre-delivery inspection, setup and testing.
• Train customers in operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Operate overhead hoists and use hand/pneumatic tools.
• Travel extensively year-round; be on-call as needed.

Skills

Blueprints

Electrical testing

Hydraulics

Troubleshooting

Fabrication

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Electro-mechanical tech degree

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Hand tools

Pneumatic tools

Overhead hoists

Wiring diagrams

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 Group offers 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 ProgramsWellness 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

EEO Legal Disclaimer

Alamo Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affiantative 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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