Heavy Equipment Field Technician / Mechanic

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tool Reimbursement

Work Boot Reimbursement

Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Matching

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Paid Annual Training

Job summary

A leading heavy machinery dealer in Salina, Kansas seeks an Equipment Field Technician responsible for troubleshooting, servicing, and repairing heavy machinery at customer sites. The ideal candidate will have basic mechanical knowledge, a Class A CDL (or ability to obtain it), and skills in maintaining customer relationships. You'll perform various repairs and maintenance tasks and must be available for overtime and after-hours calls. A robust benefits package, including tool reimbursement and 401(k), is available.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical knowledge including electrical and hydraulics.
• Must be able to obtain CDL within three months of start date.
• Experience in diesel mechanics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, service, and repair heavy machinery at customer worksites.
• Perform DOT inspections to ensure service truck safety.
• Develop long-lasting relationships with customers.

Skills

Basic mechanical knowledge

Ability to read specifications

Customer relationship building

Driving skills

Education

Class A CDL

Tools

Basic hand tools

Air tools

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Equipment Field Technician

Foley Equipment is the authorized Caterpillar dealer in Kansas and NW Missouri. The Equipment Field Technician is primarily responsible for troubleshooting, servicing and repairing heavy machinery at the customer's worksite, including 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 / 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 preventative 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.

Our 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.