Field Technician

Bramco Group; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bramco Group in Louisville, KY is seeking an experienced technician to repair heavy equipment across a wide range of tasks from full overhauls to minor fixes. Expect work on engines, transmissions, hydraulics, and related components with test equipment and installations on attachments.

The role requires diagnosing problems, ordering parts, disassembling and reassembling machines, and ensuring leak-free, field-ready operation. Travel to jobsites and safety is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent, a 2 year technical degree or comparable military training is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years experience in heavy equipment industry or related field.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Excellent written and oral communication and basic mathematical skills.
• Proficient with a computer, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and diagnostic use.
• Knowledge of equipment operations, mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs and stand, climb, or work at heights.
• Able to work in all weather and with limited supervision; strong customer service.
• Able to pass background, physical, and drug screen.

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 and confirm repairs are complete
• 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
• Over

Skills

Diagnosing and troubleshooting

Mechanical knowledge

Attention to safety

Computer literacy

Diagnostic tools

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2 year technical degree or comparable military training

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Louisville - Louisville, KY 40299, 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
• Over

Qualifications: 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