Field Service Technician - Houston, TX

Putzmeister America, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental

Hospital indemnity

HSA incentives

FSA plans

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Putzmeister America, Inc. seeks a Field Service Representative to cover the Houston region, delivering premier product support and building strong customer relationships.

You will troubleshoot complex hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical issues, perform on-site commissioning, and train customers in operation and repair techniques. Travel is extensive (75%+), and you will coordinate with regional sales and service networks, prepare concise field reports, and stay current with industry trends to

Qualifications

• Associates or BS degree in Engineering or related field.
• In-depth knowledge of mobile hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Multilingual skills (Spanish and/or German) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage time and territory to resolve customer equipment problems in the field.
• Travel to customer locations for in-depth troubleshooting of hydraulic/electrical/mechanical systems.
• Provide training on operation, troubleshooting, and repair techniques to customers/agents.
• Coordinate service centers and inspections, and document field activities weekly.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical experience

Travel availability

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Putzmeister is a world-class leader in concrete pump manufacturing and support, known for innovation, reliability, and excellence. When you join our team, you're not just taking a job - you're becoming part of a global legacy that builds the future, one pour at a time.

Summary:

Act as the Putzmeister Field Service Representative in the assigned region - Houston and build/maintain business relationships which position Putzmeister as providing Premier Product Support. Establish regular communications and planning cadence with Regional Sales Directors and Parts Sales Representatives to achieve sales and product support objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage time and territory to provide timely & effective resolution of customers' equipment problems / concerns in the field, sometimes in difficult situations.
• Travel to customer locations, often on very short notice, to perform in-depth troubleshooting on electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and interrelated problems.
• Professionally communicate information concerning repairs, production issues, product quality, or customer related issues.
• Provide in-service or commissioning of new equipment at customer locations. Complete handover documentation.
• Provide professional training on machine operation, trouble shooting, and repair techniques to customers / agents in the field.
• Provide technical support to the agent / customer via multiple channel paths (email, telephone, text, etc.) and manage Warranty / Goodwill issues and concerns.
• Coordinate Boom inspections and welding repairs as needed for customers. Provide / complete the required documentation for records.
• Market / Support Authorized Service Centers (dealers) to customers for repair work and parts purchases (in and out of warranty).
• Aid in evaluation and selection of potential Service Centers (dealers). Assist and measure service center against established PM Service Standards.
• Prepare timely field service reports in a well written and concise manner and file them on a weekly basis.
• Keep abreast of industry technology and trends including concrete pumping applications / processes.
• Perform additional duties as requested or required.

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills.
• 5-10 years of technical experience.
• Travel 75% +

Education/Certification/Training:

• Associates or BS degree in Engineering, Heavy Equipment Technology, Industrial Technology, or equivalent experience.
• In depth knowledge of mobile hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Multi-lingual individual a plus (Spanish and/or German)
• Concrete industry experience a plus
• Mandatory safety training (see "Total Compliance Management" program).
• On-the-job training.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to dust, working near moving mechanical parts; occasionally exposed to chemicals.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions which may at times be extreme.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to very loud noise.
• Proper work attire, steel toe safety shoes, and safety glasses/goggles must be worn at all times as required by jobsite.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, bend, and use hands to finger, handle or touch; frequently required to push and pull.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, peripheral, and the ability to focus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above information includes the general details necessary to describe the principal duties of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

• Comprehensive benefits (medical, vision, and dental insurance)
• Company paid Hospital Indemnity/Accident Insurance
• HSA - incentives for company contributions
• FSA Plans
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company paid Short-term/Long-term Disability