Heavy Equipment Field Technician / Mechanic (2nd Shift)

Foley Equipment; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,705 - 92,299; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool Reimbursement

Work Boot Reimbursement

Prescription Safety Glasses Reimburse

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 & Long- &

Job summary

Foley Equipment is seeking an Equipment Field Technician to troubleshoot, service and repair heavy machinery at customer sites, mainly CAT earthmoving equipment. Overtime and after-hours calls may be required to meet peak workloads.

The role includes on-site repairs, DOT inspections, and developing strong customer relationships while traveling for training as needed. Competitive hourly base rate and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical knowledge including electrical and hydraulics.
• 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 license required

Responsibilities

• Perform all levels of repair and preventative maintenance on heavy machinery, diagnose and troubleshoot problems, make recommendations for repairs and perform critical repairs and adjustment
• 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.

Job description

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. This includes large and small earthmoving equipment. You represent Foley Equipment off-site and help our customers with critical repairs.

Hourly Base Rate: $31.43 - $67.28 / hour (Includes shift differential)

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 330pm to 12am

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 adjustment
• 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

• This role involves hands-on mechanical work in a shop environment. The employee must be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. These functions may include:
• Safely and repeatedly lifting components weighing up to 115 pounds without assistance
• Safely lifting, carrying, and lowering components weighing up to 65 pounds without assistance
• Frequent pushing, pulling, and carrying of heavy materials
• Climbing on and off equipment and working at varying heights
• Standing, bending, and working in physically demanding positions for extended periods
• Safely operating tools and equipment

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Basic mechanical knowledge including electrical and hydraulics
• 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 license required

What Will Put You Ahead:

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

Foley Industries - Foley Equipment, Foley Power Solutions, Foley Rental, and SITECH Central - proudly stands at the forefront of progress, serving customers in Kansas and Western Missouri for over nine decades. With a dedicated team of over 1,000 employees, we are committed to delivering exceptional service, top-quality parts and rentals, and unparalleled sales support across a comprehensive range of Caterpillar and allied construction equipment, power generation solutions, and cutting-edge SITECH construction technology. As we continue to empower our customers' success, we invite you to explore the endless opportunities that await you at Foley. To learn more about our company and join our team of industry leaders, please visit www.FoleyEq.com.

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.