Field Technician

Isco-Industrie; Pittsburg (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company truck

Cell phone

Job summary

ISCO Field Technicians travel across the United States to install and support HDPE piping projects. Expect to work independently, troubleshoot issues, and ensure on-site customer satisfaction, with travel taking about 70% of each month.

First-year compensation ranges from $70,000 to $75,000, with significant overtime, bonuses, standby pay, and travel hours. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus retirement plan with employer match, a company truck, and a cell phone.

Qualifications

• Safety-sensitive position requiring pre-employment, pre-job and post-incident testing.
• High School Diploma/GED and valid driver’s license required.
• Fusion training and safety certifications offered as part of the training.

Responsibilities

• Provide HDPE piping solutions via welding and fusion services on site.
• Troubleshoot simple machine issues with support team to maximize productivity.
• Communicate with customer on site and liaise with sales.
• Adhere to safety requirements while on site and during travel.
• Increase skills through on-the-job instruction and training.
• Provide in-person instruction and certification to customers.

Skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Customer assistance

Communication with customers

Hands-on work

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Hand tools

HDPE fusion training

Electro-fusion certification

Job description

Do you love to travel and create connections? We have a unique opportunity to earn income while traveling the country! Our team of Field Technicians have a one-of-a-kind role that values independent work, problem solving, customer assistance, and seeing a job through from start to finish. Field Technicians can expect to travel around 70% of each month either by a company-provided car or by plane, with all expense’s employer-paid (PLUS – you get to keep the travel points you accumulate for personal use!)

At ISCO, we put high value on appreciation and respect, and provide you with an opportunity to really make a difference. ISCO is a family-owned and operated piping industry with strong focus on our team members growth. The ideal Field Technician will thrive in a variety of environments throughout the United States. We are looking for great people with a strong work ethic who love to work with their hands, but have the professional skills to be the face of ISCO on site.

First year annual compensation ranges from $70,000 - $75,000, not including significant overtime, bonuses, standby pay, and travel hours. In addition to a great pay scale, we offer a full benefits package with medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with an employer match on retirement plan contributions! You will also have a company truck and cell phone.

• Provide HDPE Piping solutions to customers via plastic pipe welding and fusion services
• Troubleshoot simple machine issues (hydraulic/mechanical/electrical) with help of extensive support team to maximize productivity while on job site
• Apply principals of plastic welding and experience to complex requirements
• Communicate with customer on job site and act as a liaison with sales person
• Adhere to safety requirements while on site, training, traveling, and fabricating in yards
• Continually increase skills and experience through training and on-the-job instruction
• Provide in-person instruction and certification to customers
• Assist with fabrication and/or shipping needs at local plant when field work is not available
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Base Qualifications and Competencies

• This is a safety-sensitive position (defined as those in which incapacity due to impairment could result in direct and significant risk of injury to the employee, others or the environment) and is subject to pre-employment, pre-job, and post-incident drug and/or alcohol testing
• ISCO/McElroy fusion training and testing, manufacturers’ electro-fusion certification, First Aid and MSHA safety training certifications are all offered as part of the training.
• Facilitate knowledge and use of hand tools
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret technical instructions in mathematical and diagram form
• Proficient with technology (will utilize email and iPhone apps heavily on the job)
• High School Diploma/GED and valid driver’s license required

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Demands:
  • Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
  • Frequent exertion of force up to 25 pounds to move objects
  • Constant standing, stooping, crouching, reaching, climbing or balancing and walking are required
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions
• Frequent exposure to heat, not weather related
• Occasional exposure to humid conditions, heights, or below grade conditions, resulting in weather extremes
• Work environment exposes individual to loud noises from moving equipment and machines in a plant environment
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical

Travel Required

Yes.Regular travel by car and flight and consistent overnight stays required often.

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