Field Technician

Bramco Group; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bramco Group is seeking a full-time Field Technician in Lexington, KY to repair a wide range of heavy equipment. You will diagnose issues, perform overhauls, and test engines, transmissions, hydraulics, and related components.

Ideal candidates hold a High School diploma (2-year technical degree preferred) with 5+ years in heavy equipment. Proficiency with diagnostic tools, MS Office, and strong communication is required; must lift up to 70 lbs and travel to sites; valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; 2-year technical degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in the heavy equipment industry or related field.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Excellent written and oral communication and basic mathematical skills.
• Proficient with computers, including Microsoft Office and manufacturer diagnostic programs.
• Knowledge of equipment operations and mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment problems and diagnose failures.
• Perform diagnostic checks: pressures, voltage, noise sources.
• Disassemble, order parts, repair, reassemble and test machine.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of the work area; operate company vehicle; travel daily.
• Travel to job sites and vendor training sessions as needed; overtime may be required.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic math

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

2-year technical degree or military training

Tools

MS Office

Diagnostic software

Job description

Job Location: Lexington Branch - Lexington, KY, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: Undisclosed, 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

Perform daily and operational activities in the service department to include the following, but not limited to:

• 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

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