Heavy Equipment Field Technician

Kokosing Construction; Shippingport (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kokosing Construction is seeking a Heavy Equipment Field Technician to diagnose and repair transmissions, engines, differentials, electrical and hydraulic systems on heavy equipment. The home base is Shippingport, PA, with extensive travel to multiple job sites.

The role requires hands-on maintenance and timely service reports, with a focus on Safe operation and quality workmanship. Two-year technical degree in diesel technology or heavy equipment mechanics is preferred, along with 5+ years of

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree in diesel technology, heavy equipment mechanics, or similar preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair transmissions, engines, differentials, electrical and hydraulic components in a field environment.
• Use a laptop for diagnostics and safe assembly/disassembly of components.
• Write and complete service reports.
• Extensive travel to multiple job sites to complete repairs.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on heavy equipment.
• Operate and service trucks, trailers and small construction equipment as needed.

Skills

Diesel engines

Hydraulic systems

Electrical diagnostics

Crane operation

Preventive maintenance

Field service

Documentation

Education

Two-year technical degree in diesel technology or heavy equipment mechanics

Tools

Hand tools

Air tools

Test equipment

Shop tools

Overhead crane

Job description

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 75 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.Job Description:Job Description:Heavy Equipment Field TechnicianResponsible for repairs and maintenance on large construction equipment.*Start and end time may vary depending on the workload and job needs. ****Home base for this opportunity will be in the Shippingport, PA area. However, there will be extensive travel involved for this position and this individual will spend much of their time traveling to complete repairs on multiple jobsites. *Duties and Responsibilities:Diagnosis and repair transmissions, engines, differentials, electrical and hydraulic components associated with heavy construction equipment in a field environment.Utilize a laptop computer for information and diagnostic purposes for the safe assembly and disassembly of components.Write and complete service reports.Participate in company training programs.Perform other duties as assigned.This position is focusing on Heavy equipment, this will also include trucks, trailers and small construction equipment as needed.Education and Experience:Two-year technical degree in diesel technology, heavy equipment mechanics, or similar preferred.5+ years’ experience preferredSkills and Abilities:Use hand tools, air tools, test equipment, powered shop tools, and overhead crane.Operation of a variety of types of equipmentDiagnosis and repair of diesel enginesMaintenance, diagnosis, and repair of equipment electrical systemsDiagnose and repair aftertreatment systemsHydraulic troubleshootingUse of hydraulic and electrical schematicsPerform preventive and corrective maintenance on heavy equipment.Crane knowledge a plusAbility to properly document work completedDesire to take on new challengesWillingness to work on a variety of equipment in both the shop and field environmentKokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.