Field Technician (Heavy Equipment)

Leavitt Machinery; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 48,216 - 59,581; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-matched 401K contributions

Comprehensive medical health care plan

Dental and vision plan

Ongoing professional development

Boot and tool allowance

Job summary

Leavitt Machinery is seeking a mechanically skilled Field Technician to join their Service team based in Portland, Oregon. In this role, you will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing heavy equipment, ensuring customer satisfaction through effective communication. Qualified candidates should have 2-3 years of relevant experience, a high school diploma, and a strong work ethic. Benefits include a comprehensive health care plan, 401K contributions, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of heavy equipment or material handling equipment experience required.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to customer sites in the region.
• Relevant Trade Certification is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and repairing various types of machinery and equipment.
• Maintaining communication with Service Dispatcher about ongoing jobs.
• Documenting work and adhering to safety policies.

Skills

Heavy Equipment repair

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hydraulics experience

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Aerial platform repair

Electric engine servicing

Job description

The Opportunity

Leavitt Machinery is looking for a mechanically skilled Field Technician (Heavy Equipment) to join our Service team in Portland, Oregon. Reporting to the Service Manager, the Field Technician will be assigned to a variety of machinery repair tasks required by our loyal customers.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing, repairing, and completing routine maintenance and safety inspections on a variety of material handling equipment and machinery
• Maintaining effective and consistent communication with the Service Dispatcher regarding ongoing Service jobs, and completing assigned tasks in a timely manner
• Discussing Service job details with customers and communicating a clear understanding of the job scope and repair requirements
• Communicating with the Parts department via phone and email to ensure required parts are ordered, and preparing required parts before visiting job sites
• Maintaining proper documentation where needed, including work order forms and warranty paperwork
• Reporting any safety incidents promptly and adhering to all safety policies

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 2-3 years of heavy equipment or material handling equipment experience required
• Previous aerial platform and lift truck repair experience strongly preferred
• Relevant Trade Certification a strong asset
• Experience with hydraulics and diagnosing/servicing electric engines a strong asset
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to partner effectively with external customers and internal stakeholders
• Excellent problem-solving skills and strong aptitude for learning and applying mechanical and technical concepts
• Strong work ethic and a positive attitude
• High school diploma
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to customer sites in the region is required

Benefits

• Company-matched 401K contributions
• Comprehensive and competitive medical health care plan
• Medical benefits and extended health service coverage
• Dental plan and vision plan
• Telehealth plan with MDLive
• Life insurance and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Boot and tool allowance

The base pay range for this role is: $35.00 to $43.25 per hour depending on experience.

This is an onsite role based in Portland, Oregon.

Leavitt Machinery would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however; only qualified applicants will be contacted by Talent Acquisition for an interview. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.