Heavy Equipment Field Service Technician

Rudd Equipment Co.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Rudd Equipment Co. is seeking Service Technicians of various skill levels to diagnose issues and perform standard repairs on drive-train, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on heavy equipment in shop and field settings.

Responsibilities include safety compliance, diagnosing faults, sourcing parts, and performing repairs with flexibility for overtime, travel, and overnight stays as needed to meet customer needs.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of complex hydraulic, electrical, and drive-train systems.
• Exhibits strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to diagnose and repair hydraulic, electrical, drive-train and air conditioning systems.
• General welding and fabrication skills.
• Thorough understanding and knowledge of equipment operation.
• Thorough understanding of electrical and hydraulic test equipment.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical information from general hydraulic and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Participate in required safety program and work in a safe manner.
• Inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot, and locate mechanical deficiencies on Heavy Equipment; source and order parts as needed.
• Perform repair of mobile equipment in a field environment without supervision.
• Perform welding and brazing, fabricate and modify parts, equipment, and miscellaneous structures as needed.
• Repair and/or replace all components of engine hydraulic systems, air conditioning systems, suspension systems, drive trains, electrical systems, steering, braking, material handling, and operator comfort systems.
• Thorough understanding of sense of urgency as it relates to customer satisfaction.
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends and holidays as required to maintain customer satisfaction.
• Perform all work in accordance with established quality standards and safety procedures.
• Must comply with all applicable DOT Requirements.
• Must be willing to travel and work remotely as required including overnight stays.
• Must be decisive and able to recognize and support the organization’s goals and priorities.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Drive-train systems

Troubleshooting

Welding & fabrication

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Technical school graduate preferred

Job description

Rudd Equipment Co. is seeking Service Technicians of various skill levels to diagnose issues and perform standard repairs on drive-train, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on heavy equipment in shop and field settings.

Responsibilities include safety compliance, diagnosing faults, sourcing parts, and performing repairs with flexibility for overtime, travel, and overnight stays as needed to meet customer needs.