Field Technician, Heavy

Altorfer Cat; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Altorfer Cat is seeking a field service technician to perform on-site repairs and preventive maintenance for construction equipment at customer sites. You will diagnose engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and transmissions, and communicate effectively with customers and supervisors.

You must lift up to 75 lbs, provide your own tools, and travel as needed. The role requires completion of a technical training program with at least four years in a service setting, a valid driver’s license, and

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. Familiarity with Microsoft, Excel, Outlook, and CAT programs.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record; MVR check on final candidate; up to 2 minor violations in 3 years; no major violations in 5 years.

Responsibilities

• 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 to locate diagnostic errors and determine solutions.
• Establish and maintain a service-oriented relationship with customers and supervisors.
• Order parts from parts books or online.
• Complete service reports and log data into computer systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Engine repair

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Diagnostics

Transmissions

Time management

Customer service

Driver's license

CDL with air brake

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft

Excel

Outlook

CAT programs

Job description

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

• 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
• 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).

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.

USD $38.79/Hr.

USD $45.33/Hr.

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.

Why Work for Altorfer?

At Altorfer, our iron is just the beginning. Our people make our company successful, and we would not be who we are without them. As a third generation, family-owned company created in 1957, we bring our values into how we do business. Everyone from technicians, sales representatives, administrative professionals, or somewhere in between is part of the “A-Team” and is crucial to our success. Here at Altorfer, we have over 35 locations and 1300 employees with long tenure for you to learn from. We have a collaborative, family valued culture, with a great reputation in the industry. A company that offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a remarkable team of people to work with.