Heavy Equipment Field Technician / Mechanic

Foley Equipment; Dodge City (KS); On-site; USD 39,509 - 87,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool Reimbursement

Paid Annual Training

401(k) with Matching

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Job summary

Foley Power Solutions in Dodge City, Kansas is seeking an Equipment Field Technician. This role involves troubleshooting, servicing, and repairing heavy machinery at customer locations. Ideal candidates will possess mechanical knowledge and a Class A CDL.

The position offers an hourly base rate of $28.68 - $63.63 per hour, along with benefits like tool reimbursement, medical insurance, and a clearly defined path for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and comprehend specifications and technical publications.
• Basic mechanical knowledge is essential.
• Experience with CAT earthmoving equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform all levels of repair and preventive maintenance on heavy machinery.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot problems effectively.
• Develop and maintain long-lasting working relationships with customers.

Skills

Basic mechanical knowledge including electrical and hydraulics

General knowledge of basic hand tools and air tools

Ability to foster positive relationships

Education

Class A CDL required or ability to obtain within three months

Tools

Precision measuring tools and instruments

Job description

Foley Equipment is the authorized Caterpillar dealer in Kansas and NW Missouri. Our Equipment Field Technician is primarily responsible for troubleshooting, servicing and repairing heavy machinery at the customer’s worksite. This includes large and small earthmoving equipment. You represent Foley Equipment off-site and help our customers with critical repairs.

Hourly base rate: $28.68 - $63.63 per hour.

Benefits

• Tool Reimbursement
• Work Boot Reimbursement
• Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement
• Uniforms and Cleaning Services
• Paid Annual Training
• Long-term Incentive Program
• 401(k) with Matching
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Dependent Care Account
• HSA / FSA Options
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Life / AD&D / Short-Term Disability / Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Laptop for Troubleshooting and Ordering Parts
• Clearly Defined Path of Progression for Technical Advancement

What you will do in this role

• Perform all levels of repair and preventive maintenance on heavy machinery, diagnose and troubleshoot problems, make recommendations for repairs and perform critical repairs and adjustments.
• Must be willing to work overtime as required by fluctuating workloads and available for after-hours calls as needed.
• Perform required DOT inspections to ensure service truck is in proper, safe working order.
• Test and verify correct operation of all repairs and adjustments.
• Develop and maintain long-lasting working relationships with customers.
• Travel is required for training and/or to assist at other locations.

Physical & Working Requirements

• May involve lifting components weighing up to 115 pounds without assistance.
• May involve lifting, carrying, lowering components weighing up to 65 pounds without assistance.
• May involve frequent pushing, pulling, and carrying of heavy materials.
• May involve climbing on and off equipment and working at varying heights.
• May involve standing, bending, and working in physically demanding positions for extended periods.
• May involve safely operating tools and equipment.

Ideal Candidate

• Basic mechanical knowledge including electrical and hydraulics.
• Class A CDL required or ability to obtain CDL within three months of start date.
• General knowledge of basic hand tools, air tools, precision measuring tools and instruments.
• Must be able to read and comprehend specifications, service and parts literature, technical bulletins and other related publications.
• Ability to drive and valid CDL license required.

What will put you ahead

• Experience working within the diesel mechanics industry (specifically with CAT earthmoving equipment).
• Stable work history.
• Class A CDL.
• Ability to foster positive relationships internally and externally.

Foley Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Race/Gender/Veteran/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity). To request a reasonable accommodation or assistance in completing the application, call 316-943-4211 or email [e-mail]. At this time Foley does not participate in any Visa sponsorship programs.