Field Technician, Heavy

careers-altorfer; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 53,437 - 62,446; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Vacation and Sick Leave

Education Assistance

Job summary

Altorfer Inc. in Urbana, Illinois is seeking a skilled technician to perform service and repairs on construction equipment in the field. The successful candidate will have expertise in engine, hydraulic, and electrical systems troubleshooting and repair. Excellent customer service skills are a must.

This position offers a competitive pay rate of $38.79 to $45.33 per hour and includes a comprehensive benefits package such as health insurance and retirement contributions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years’ experience in a service setting.
• Ability to lift up to 75lbs.
• Valid CDL with air brake.

Responsibilities

• Perform service and repairs on construction equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair engine and hydraulic systems.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Engine troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic troubleshooting

Customer service

Computer literacy

Planning and organization

Teamwork

Communication

Clean driving record

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Formal technical training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Working Hours/Days

8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday – Friday, Saturdays & Sundays and callouts as needed.

Basic Duties

• Perform service and repairs on construction equipment in the field for Altorfer’s customers.
• Troubleshoot and repair engine, hydraulic, electrical, and other systems.
• Provide excellent customer service to all customers.
• Operate equipment in a safe manner to find diagnostic errors, technical problems, and determine proper solutions.
• Establish and maintain a service oriented relationship with customers and supervisors.
• Order parts in equipment parts books or online.
• Complete service reports and enter the proper data into the computer systems.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a formal technical training program with a minimum of four years’ experience in a service setting required.
• Must have engine, electrical, hydraulic, transmissions and diagnostic troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Computer literacy required. Must be familiar with programs such as Microsoft, Excel, Outlook, and CAT programs.
• Must be a self‑starter with good time management.
• Excellent planning & organizational skills required.
• Must be team oriented and willing to adapt to change.
• CDL with air brake required. Must have clean driving record.
• Ability to work overtime and some weekends when needed.
• Excellent communication skills (written, e‑mail, and verbal) are necessary.
• Must be able to lift up to 75lbs and provide your own tools.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with clean driving record. This includes no more than 2 minor violations within the past 3 years and no major violations within the past 5 years (Motor Vehicle Report will be performed on final candidate).

Benefits

Altorfer Inc. offers an industry leading compensation and benefit package:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) and Additional 401(k) Contribution
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave and Funeral Leave
• Vacation: 40 hours of vacation after 1 year of full‑time employment
• Sick: 40 hours of sick after 1 year of full‑time employment
• Education Assistance
• Personal Tool Insurance, and Safety Equipment Reimbursement
• Voluntary Benefits: Accident, Critical and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Assistance and Identity & Fraud Protection

Payrate: $38.79-$45.33/Per Hr.

Posted Min

USD $38.79/Hr.

Posted Max

USD $45.33/Hr.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

This position works in a field/shop environment primarily at Customer jobsites. May on a continuous basis walk, bend and lift up to 75lbs. Will be required to wear appropriate safety equipment (IE- Safety glasses or side shields, hearing protection, etc.) for a given situation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Must be flexible to work varying schedules and hours as needed. Occasional travel may be required. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.