Field Technician

Bramco Group; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bramco Group seeks a skilled technician to repair a wide range of heavy equipment, from complete overhauls to minor repairs. The role includes engine, transmission, hydraulic work, and field service at various sites.

The candidate should have a High School diploma plus related technical training and at least five years of heavy equipment experience. Travel and safety compliance are essential, with occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent; 2-year technical degree or military training preferred.
• Minimum 5 years experience in heavy equipment industry or related field.
• Valid driver’s license required; excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient with computers, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint; able to use diagnostic programs.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment problems and diagnose failure.
• Perform diagnostics: check pressures, voltage, noise, vibration.
• Disassemble, order parts, repair, reassemble; verify leak-free operation.
• Clean and prep parts for assembly; maintain tools and workspace.
• Travel daily to jobsites; operate company vehicle responsibly.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of work environment.
• Travel to vendor training sessions as needed; overtime as required.
• Ensure customer service is maintained and issues are resolved.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Diagnostics

Reading schematics

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2-year technical degree or military training (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Diagnostic software

Job description

Job Location: Bowling Green, KY 42101

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Travel Percentage: Negligible

Job Shift: Day

Job Summary

The technician will perform repair work on a wide variety of equipment ranging from complete machine overhauls to minor repairs such as fixing leaks, changing fluids and filters. Other types of repairs may include rebuild components such as engines, transmissions, hydraulic cylinders and hydraulic pumps. Some locations have test equipment to dyno test engines, hydraulic pumps and transmissions. Installations may include undercarriage on track machines, attachments on plumbing excavators for hammers or scalers; quick coupler attachments on loaders, excavators and backhoes.

Job Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment problem/diagnose failure
• Perform diagnostic functions, check pressures, check voltage, locate source of noise or vibration
• Disassemble machine, order parts, make repairs, assemble machine, check machine operation, make sure repairs are complete and confirm problem is fixed, unit has no leaks, and is work ready
• Clean parts, scrape gaskets, prep for assembly
• Responsible for a company vehicle and will travel daily
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of work environment
• Travel to jobsites and vendor training sessions as needed
• Overtime as needed

Job Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent, a 2 year technical degree or comparable military training is preferred
• Must have a minimum of 5 years experience in the heavy equipment industry or a related field
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Excellent written and oral communication and basic mathematical skills
• Proficient with a computer, including the use of Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and diagnostic use using manufacturer provided programs
• Must have a good working knowledge of equipment operations and mechanical functions, electrical and hydraulic systems and how they are integrated
• Ability to stoop, kneel, push, pull, twist and carry and lift up to 70lbs
• Ability to climb and perform work on heights of 20 feet
• Able to work in all types of weather conditions
• Capable of working with limited supervision / self-starter
• Maintain excellent customer service
• Must be able to pass a background, physical, and drug screen