Field Service Technician: Lift Trucks & Equipment Repair

Altorfer Cat; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Altorfer Cat is seeking a Field Service Technician to perform maintenance, diagnosis, and repairs on Caterpillar lift trucks and allied equipment at customer sites in Cedar Rapids, IA and surrounding areas. You will travel between locations, assess issues, and determine if repairs can be completed in the field or must go to a shop.

Ideal candidates have a formal technical training or 2+ years of related experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; a valid

Qualifications

• Formal technical training or 2+ years of related work experience preferred.
• Experience with electric, diesel engines, hydraulics, fuel and drivetrain systems is desirable.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; Cat software knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance, diagnosis, and repairs on field equipment.
• Decide if equipment should be transported to shop for repairs.
• Establish strong service relationship with customers.
• Complete service reports and paperwork after repairs.

Skills

Field service experience

Troubleshooting

MS Office proficiency

Vehicle operation

Education

Formal technical training

2+ years related experience

Tools

Cat software

Job description

Altorfer Cat is seeking a Field Service Technician to perform maintenance, diagnosis, and repairs on Caterpillar lift trucks and allied equipment at customer sites in Cedar Rapids, IA and surrounding areas. You will travel between locations, assess issues, and determine if repairs can be completed in the field or must go to a shop.

Ideal candidates have a formal technical training or 2+ years of related experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; a valid