Heavy Equipment Diesel Technician

D2B Groups; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Job summary

A heavy equipment service company is looking for a skilled Heavy Equipment Field Technician in Kalispell, Montana. Your responsibilities will include diagnosing and repairing heavy equipment, performing inspections, and ensuring optimal functionality to minimize downtime. Ideal candidates will have experience with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems and excellent customer service skills. Competitive benefits including health care and retirement plans are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working on heavy equipment required.
• Experience working with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic equipment.
• 2+ years of field service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose malfunctions and perform repairs.
• Inspect, operate, and test machines upon delivery and repairs.
• Consult with Service Supervisor to plan work schedule.
• Inspect, operate, and test machines on delivery, at intervals, and after repairs to ensure proper function.
• Document details for billing and service records.
• Strengthen technical skills through training and reading technical literature.
• Maintain professional appearance and keep service truck clean and orderly.
• Serve as troubleshooter on recurring problems and collaborate with engineering and manufacturing.
• Train new technicians or supervise a team on large repair jobs.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Customer interaction

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school (preferred)

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Hydraulic test equipment

On-site service tools

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Heavy Equipment Field Technician to join our client's team. As a Field Technician, you will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining heavy equipment used in various industries. Your role will involve troubleshooting mechanical issues, performing inspections, and completing necessary repairs or part replacements. You will work directly at client sites, ensuring that the equipment is functioning optimally and minimizing downtime. Attention to detail, strong technical skills, and a commitment to safety are essential for success in this role. If you are a team player who enjoys working in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Consults with Service Supervisor to plan effective work and travel schedule, giving priority to customer need, considering location of machine and availability of parts.
• Diagnose malfunctions: repairs and/or replaces worn and defective parts; installs new assemblies, adjusts devices and controls - to correct malfunctions and to keep machines in operating condition.
• Provides tools and parts and arranges for facilities to perform repair work (usually on customer premises).
• Inspects, operates, and tests machines upon initial delivery, at specified inspection intervals and upon completion of any repair work to ensure proper functioning of equipment and its components.
• Reports to Service Supervisor such information as name of customer, description of machine, nature of malfunction, the time involved in working, driving, and waiting, mileage, etc., so that proper accounts can be charged, and proper billing can be made.
• Strives to increase technical skills through attendance at company-sponsored vocational schools, annual training meeting of departmental personnel and reading of technical literature.
• Promotes and enhances the company image by maintaining a neat, personal appearance and by keeping the service truck in a clean, polished, and orderly condition.
• Experienced or advanced servicemen are expected to serve as troubleshooters on recurring or unusual problems, conferring with Engineering, Manufacturing, and other service personnel to resolve.
• Experienced or advanced servicemen will be expected to train new servicemen or to supervise a team of servicemen in the assembling or servicing of large units or in a joint effort on large repair jobs.

Qualifications

• Experience working on heavy equipment required
• Experience working with mechanical, electrical and hydraulic equipment
• Experience working with diesel engines
• 2+ years of field service experience preferred
• Ability to pass a background check, drug screen, MVR and physical
• Experience working with customers

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)