Heavy Equipment Field Service Technician – Upper Peninsula

fabickcatcareers; Michigan; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Full benefits

Professional development

Legacy culture

Job summary

Primary responsibilities include repairing customer and company-owned machines, loading/unloading equipment, and complying with OSHA safety rules. A high school diploma or GED plus relevant experience is required, with MSHA certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED equivalent required; technical, vocational, trade school education or equivalent also required.
• Two to five years' experience troubleshooting and repairing heavy equipment, Caterpillar preferred.
• Experience diagnosing equipment using laptop computers, gauges, and instruments in all machine systems.
• Knowledge and experience with heavy equipment, mining equipment, systems, engines and components.
• Knowledge of basic tools and tool usage, including basic welding skills.
• Journeyman status is preferred.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with good organization.
• MSHA certification or ability to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose construction equipment repair needs and perform designated repairs on customer or company-owned machines.
• Perform repairs on Caterpillar equipment including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems; conduct preventive maintenance and upkeep.
• Detect faults using diagnostic laptops, gauges, and instruments across electronics, hydraulics, powertrain, engines, and general performance.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Troubleshooting

Diagnostics with laptops/tools

Reading schematics

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical/trade school education or equivalent

Journeyman status preferred

Tools

MSHA certification

Basic welding skills

Laptop diagnostic tools

Job description

Primary responsibilities include repairing customer and company-owned machines, loading/unloading equipment, and complying with OSHA safety rules. A high school diploma or GED plus relevant experience is required, with MSHA certification preferred.