Heavy Equipment Lube / Service Field Technician

Foley Equipment; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 48,216 - 79,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool reimbursement

Work boot reimbursement

Prescription safety glasses

Uniforms and cleaning services

Paid annual training

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 / disability insurance

Company laptop

Clearly defined path of progression

Job summary

Foley Equipment is seeking a Heavy Equipment Lube / Service Field Technician (CVA Technician) to provide high-quality preventive maintenance on systems with a focus on heavy construction services. The role offers hourly pay and field work across Kansas and NW Missouri.

You will perform repairs, order parts, and test repairs while maintaining clear communication with customers. Overtime and travel for training are required to support multiple sites and customers.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical knowledge including mechanical, electrical and hydraulics.
• Read and comprehend specifications, service and parts literature, technical bulletins.
• CDL required or ability to obtain within three months of start date.
• Ability to drive and hold a valid CDL license.

Responsibilities

• Perform all levels of repair and preventative maintenance on all systems.
• Repair or replace parts as required within task expectations.
• Order replacement parts and services efficiently.
• Test and verify correct operation of all maintenance repairs and adjustments.
• Communicate professionally with customers about maintenance and repairs.
• Work overtime as needed and available for after-hours calls.
• Travel for training and support at other locations.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Hydraulics knowledge

Hand tools usage

Air tools usage

Precision measuring tools

Crane hoist & rigging

Forklift experience

Reading specifications

Education

Class A CDL (or ability to obtain within 3 months)

Job description

Foley Equipment is the authorized Caterpillar dealer in Kansas and NW Missouri.

Our Heavy Equipment Lube / Service Field Technician (CVA Technician) is primarily responsible for providing high quality preventive maintenance on systems with a primary focus on heavy construction services.

Hourly Base Rate

$26.28 - $58.30 / 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 all systems
• Repair or replace parts as required within the defined expectations of the task
• Order replacement parts and services in a manner that promotes efficiency and effectiveness
• Test and verify correct operation of all maintenance repairs and adjustments
• Communicate effectively and professionally with customers on their maintenance and repairs.
• Must be willing to work overtime as required by fluctuating workloads, available for after-hours calls as needed
• 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 mechanical, electrical and hydraulics
• General knowledge of basic hand tools, air tools, precision measuring tools and instruments
• Understand crane hoist and rigging equipment (preferred)
• Preferred forklift experience
• Must be able to read and comprehend specifications, service and parts literature, technical bulletins and other related publications
• Class A CDL required or ability to obtain CDL within three months of start date
• Ability to drive and valid CDL license required

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience working within the diesel mechanics industry
• Stable work history
• Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement
• Caterpillar experience a plus

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with matching
• Full insurance benefits starting day one of employment for full time employees
• Holiday, PTO, and Parental Leave
• Casual dress attire
• Family-owned company where you're more than just another employee

About Foley Equipment

Foley Industries - Foley Equipment, Foley Power Solutions, Foley Rental and SITECH Central - enters its ninth decade of empowering progress for customers in Kansas and Western Missouri. Foley's 1,000+ employees strive every day to safely deliver excellence in service, parts, rental and sales across a broad line of Caterpillar and allied construction equipment, power generation, as well as SITECH construction technology solutions. For more information, 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.