Field Technician

VIP Staffing; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

VIP Staffing in San Antonio is seeking a Field Technician to assist in repairing, rebuilding and servicing heavy construction and lift truck equipment. You will work with the service team to ensure top-notch customer service and efficient repairs.

The role requires basic math and mechanical skills, a high school diploma (or GED), and strong computer literacy to navigate service orders and manuals. Training for diagnostic software is provided as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, with basic math and mechanical skills.
• Two-year vocational certificate or equivalent knowledge preferred.
• Strong computer literacy and ability to manage mobile service orders and digital manuals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in repairing, rebuilding and servicing heavy construction and lift truck equipment.
• Work with dispatch and service teams to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Remove and install guards, engines, transmissions, and other components.
• Run diagnostic checks and document parts and labor expenses.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

Computer literacy

English communication

Diagnostics software

Education

High School diploma or GED

Two-year vocational certificate

Tools

Diagnostics software

Job description

Immediately hiring a Field Technician for an equipment company in San Antonio. This position is responsible for assisting in the repairing, rebuilding and servicing of heavy construction and lift truck equipment.

Salary: $25-$40 per hour

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6am to 5pm

On-call rotation

Duties

• Work with dispatch, service operations, sales and the technical support team to make sure great customer service is provided to both our internal and our external customers.
• Removes and installs guards, tracks, roller frames, cabs, masts, forks, and other external parts.
• Removes and installs engines, transmissions, steering clutches, drive axles and all components.
• Cleans parts with petroleum-based solvents, parts bead blasting machines or similar cleaning methods.
• Proficiency in diagnosing malfunctions, failures and other problems, and in evaluating worn and used parts.
• Orders new and rebuilt parts from parts books and shop parts personnel.
• Completes assigned service reports needed to document parts and labor expenses and repair methodology.
• Assembles new machines and attachments.
• Performs miscellaneous housekeeping duties including sweeping and mopping floors, painting shelves, racks and aisle markers, etc.
• Operates and tests equipment after repair and makes limited machine adjustments.

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to read and write and have basic math and mechanical skills.
• A two-year vocational education certificate or equivalent knowledge is preferred
• High level of computer literacy with ability to send and receive emails, navigate and complete mobile service orders, navigate digital service/parts manuals and schematics.
• Ability to correctly use and understand equipment diagnostic software.
• Ability to communicate in English (orally and in writing).
• Master the correct use of overhead hoists and cranes, as well as lift trucks, to lift and maneuver equipment and components.