Field Technician

Power-Equipment-Company; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Power-Equipment-Company seeks a skilled field service technician to repair a wide range of heavy equipment on customer sites. You will diagnose failures, perform repairs, disassemble and reassemble components, and test to ensure leak-free operation.

Travel to jobsites, manage parts, and maintain safety standards are essential. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 5+ years in heavy equipment, valid driver's license, and strong communication skills; proficiency with diagnostic software

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; a 2-year technical degree or comparable military training preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in heavy equipment or related field.
• Valid driver's license; able to travel to jobsites as needed.
• Excellent written and oral communication; basic math skills.
• Proficient with computers and diagnostic software.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment problems and diagnose failures.
• Disassemble, repair, reassemble machines and test operation.
• Order parts, maintain parts inventory, ensure no leaks and full readiness.
• Travel to job sites, perform on-site service, and train customers as needed.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of work environment; pass background, physical, and drug tests.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical understanding

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Customer service

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2-year technical degree or military training (preferred)

Tools

Diagnostic software

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

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:Perform daily and operational activities in the service department to include the following, but not limited to:Troubleshoot equipment problem/diagnose failurePerform diagnostic functions, check pressures, check voltage, locate source of noise or vibrationDisassemble 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 readyClean parts, scrape gaskets, prep for assemblyResponsible for a company vehicle and will travel dailyMaintain safety and cleanliness of work environmentTravel to jobsites and vendor training sessions as neededOvertime as neededJob Qualifications:Must have High School Diploma or equivalent, a 2 year technical degree or comparable military training is preferredMust have a minimum of 5 years experience in the heavy equipment industry or a related fieldMust have a valid driver's licenseExcellent 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 integratedAbility to stoop, kneel, push, pull, twist and carry and lift up to 70lbs.Ability to climb and perform work on heights of 20 feetAble to work in all types of weather conditionsCapable of working with limited supervision / self-starterMaintain excellent customer serviceMust be able to pass a background, physical, and drug screen