PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE TECH

Hugg & Hall Equipment Company; Broussard (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Phone

Tablet

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid time off

Holidays

Quarterly incentives

Bonus programs

Job summary

Hugg and Hall Equipment Company is seeking a Preventative Maintenance Tech to perform field maintenance on material handling equipment across designated territories. You will work at customer sites, diagnose issues, conduct routine maintenance, and ensure uptime.

Strong mechanical aptitude and excellent customer service are essential. Must own a complete tool set, have a valid driver’s license, lift up to 50 pounds, and travel to sites. Company provides training and benefits.

Qualifications

• 6–12 months hands-on service tech or mechanic experience in material handling equipment.
• Own a complete set of tools and basic computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Minimum 21 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on construction equipment in the field to prolong its lifespan.
• Communicate progress and updates with customers and co-workers.
• Maintain a safe working environment and follow safety laws and policy

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Customer service

Safety awareness

Reading schematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Reading schematics

Job description

Hugg and Hall Equipment Company is looking for someone with mechanical knowledge and customer service skills to join our team as a Preventative Maintenance Tech in the field.

About The Position

PM Field Service Mechanics perform routine maintenance on various types of customer and company-owned material handling equipment within a designated territory.

In This Role, You Will

• Perform preventative maintenance tasks on various types of construction equipment in the field to prolong its lifespan.
• Continuously communicate in a courteous and effective manner with customers and co-workers including Salespeople, Coordinators, and Managers regarding job progress and general updates
• Maintain a safe working environment and observe all safety laws, policies and rules, both on-site and during the operation of company vehicles

Strong mechanical aptitude, strong customer service skills, a professional demeanor, and a safety-first mentality are all key.

Compensation/Benefits

• Competitive compensation plus Quarterly incentives and bonus programs = very strong earning potential
• Company provided vehicle, phone, and tablet
• Ongoing paid training, manufacturer certifications, and career advancement opportunities
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement with company match
• Generous paid time off and holidays

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 months to 1-year hands-on experience as a service technician/mechanic in the material handling equipment industry, or mechanical training/education, or experience in a related industry
• Have your own complete line of tools including specialized tools needed to complete the job at the customer siteBasic computer skills
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Minimum 21 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent

Other Skills We Are Looking For

• Technical aptitude/experience in hydraulic, electrical, or mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with equipment operation
• Familiarity with diagnostic tools and equipmentAbility to read or be trained in reading schematics
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

This Position

• will be working in operating facilities and outdoors traveling to customer locations. The employee will encounter varying weather conditions and temperatures. The normal auto hazards will apply.
• will be frequently working on equipment with potential hazards where appropriate safety equipment and practices are required.
• must be able to lift 50 pounds. Occasionally may be required to lift items weighing up to 100 pounds. Must be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds.
• requires standing, walking, twisting, climbing, and crawling.
• requires bending, stooping, kneeling, or squatting handling/fingering on a daily basis.
• requires driving a van/truck to and from customer locations
• must be able to wear safety glasses and safety shoes.

[This position is deemed a Safety Sensitive job for purposes of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment, the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, and the Louisiana Therapeutic Marijuana Act.]

About Us

For 70 years, Hugg and Hall Equipment has been the industry leading, full-service industrial and construction equipment dealership in the South. With locations throughout Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma, we take pride in providing best in class customer service and an environment where each of our employees feel valued and supported.

Learn more about us by visiting www.hugghall.com

Hugg and Hall Equipment Company is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We place Safety First. (Initial hire requires passing of pre-employment background check, physical abilities test, drug test and driving record)