Heavy Capacity Field Service Technician

Gerhart Measuremation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical options and dental/vision

Paid time off and holidays

Life insurance and 401k match

Career growth and ongoing training

Job summary

Gerhart is seeking Field Service Technicians to calibrate and service industrial weighing systems at customer sites. You will operate company vehicles, troubleshoot equipment, and provide clear service reports while engaging professionally with clients.

Ideal candidates have mechanical or electrical backgrounds, a valid driver’s license (CDL preferred), and flexibility for overtime. You’ll join a team valued for expertise and customer-ready outcomes, with growth and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• On-site calibration experience may be required.
• Mechanical or electrical background is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record; CDL preferred.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites and perform field service.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site calibrations of weighing and material handling systems.
• Safely operate company vehicles and equipment at customer sites.
• Mechanically troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions in weighing equipment and repair as needed.
• Communicate task status and service reports with customers and Team Leader.

Skills

Mechanical background

Electrical background

Customer focus

Driving license

CDL preferred

Physical stamina

Overtime flexibility

Industrial service tools

Tools

Industrial service tools

Job description

Ready for a Career Upgrade? Gerhart Wants You.

Tired of dead-end jobs and boring routines? Step up your game and join a company that values skill, initiative, and results.

Gerhart is looking for Field Service Technicians with experience in industrial weighing equipment and/or mechanical background. This is your chance to work on challenging, high-impact projects and grow your career while getting rewarded for your expertise.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform thorough on-site calibrations of weighing and material handling systems
• Safely operate company vehicles and equipment
  
• Ability to mechanically troubleshoot, identify, and diagnose malfunctions and repair weighing equipment
• Interact in a professional manner with customers. Review and communicate your scheduled task, call status, and service reports with the customer and Team Leader

What You Bring:

• Flexibility to work overtime as needed
• General mechanical or electrical background
• Customer-focused mindset and a self-starter attitude
• Ability to work outdoors in all conditions (heat, cold, dust, and dirt)
  
• Familiarity with industrial service tools; welding experience is a plus
• Basic understanding of 120VAC/DC wiring
• Strength, stamina, and willingness to bend, crawl, and lift up to 50 lbs safely
  
• Maintain valid Drivers license and safe driving record
• CDL preferred

Why Gerhart:

• Over90 years of industry excellence
• Work on cutting-edge industrial weighing and automation systems
• Be part of a team where your skills are valued and your ideas matter

Perks You’ll Love:

• Comprehensive medical options (including 100% employer-covered plans), dental, and vision
• Paid time off and holidays
• Life insurance and matching 401k
• Career growth opportunities and ongoing training

We’re a fast-growing, innovative company providing systems integration, field service, and turn-ke installations for Process Automation Systems, Industrial Weighing Equipment, and Process Instrumentation. With over 90 years of industry experience, Gerhart combines stability with opportunity, and your skills and ideas will be valued from day one. Join a team where excellence, collaboration, and growth are part of our culture.