Service Field Tech Class B (CMD-601)

WAUKESHA-PEARCE INDUSTRIES LLC; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

WAUKESHA-PEARCE INDUSTRIES LLC is seeking a full-time Service Technician to perform maintenance, repair, and service activities on heavy equipment. The role requires a high school diploma and a minimum of 2 years of experience in the construction and mining machinery industry.

Responsibilities include routine checks, troubleshooting, and servicing a variety of equipment. Knowledge of standard practices and tools is essential. Working conditions may include weekday and weekend shifts, with potential exposure to inclement weather.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in construction and mining machinery.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and bend/twist repeatedly.
• Must maintain good client relations.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance checks and adjustments.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions and repair equipment.
• Service, diagnose, and maintain heavy equipment.

Skills

Working knowledge of standard practices

Safety knowledge in tool use

Hand and mechanized tools skills

Diagnostics and tuning skills

Troubleshooting skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic testing equipment

Welding equipment

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 601 Alexandria LA - Alexandria, LA 71301

Position Type: Full Time

Job Category: Skilled Labor - Trades

Scope of Work: The Service Technician – Class B performs a range of maintenance, repair, and service activities on heavy equipment in a developing capacity, with minimal technical assistance from experienced‑level mechanics.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs routine maintenance checks and adjustments on such items as fluid levels, hoses, belts, brakes, tires, and clutches; changes filters and oil and lubricates vehicles and motor‑driven equipment.
• Troubleshoots malfunctions in the equipment and performs repairs.
• Services, diagnoses, repairs, and maintains speed tandem drive axles with air or electric shift, hydrostatic driven, heavy‑duty multi‑axle suspensions.
• Tunes gas and diesel engines, services valves, fuel filters, turbochargers, and performs pressure checks on fuel filters, adjusts injector heights, fuel racks, governors, etc.
• Diagnoses problems, disassembles units, repairs or replaces parts, and reassembles units in the cooling, drive, brake, electrical, steering, heating, air conditioning, hydraulic, and air systems.
• Repairs and services track drive sprockets, rails, idler wheels, hand bars, track adjusters, hydraulic, reversers, final drives, brake bands, steering clutches, and hydrostatic transmissions.
• Ensures that all jobs are completed and that the work was done proficiently and safely.
• Ensures that the shop workspace is cleaned after every job is finished.
• Takes advantage of all training offered by the company.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent; accredited trade school graduate preferred.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in the construction and mining machinery industry.

Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s)

• Must have a working knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of machinery and engines.
• Must have knowledge of safety issues in the use of tools, equipment, and supplies used in repair of equipment.
• Must possess skills in the use of a variety of hand tools, mechanized tools, jacks, and hoists.
• Must possess skills in the use of a variety of diagnostic testing and tuning equipment, and the use of gas and electric welding equipment.
• Must be able to pass and maintain drug and alcohol testing requirements as outlined by WPI’s policy.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and be able to bend and twist several times a day.
• Must have the ability to read manuals and schematics, rebuild engines, and major driveline components.
• Must maintain good client relations and have the ability to communicate with other mechanics about repair work needed.
• Must have a current driver’s license and acceptable driving record per WPI insurance carrier standards when driving a company vehicle.
• Must have the ability to effectively operate test equipment and possess good troubleshooting skills.
• Must be able to read hydraulic and electrical schematics.
• Must be dependable and work independently.

Working Conditions

• Typical hours of work Monday through Friday; 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Weekend hours as necessary.
• May require work in inclement weather conditions and/or hazardous work environments.

EEO Statement

WPI is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, physical or mental disability, creed, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or gender expression in the programs or activities which it operates.

En Español: WPI es una institución EEO/AA (igualdad de oportunidad/acción afirmativa) y no discrimina en base al sexo, edad, raza, color, religión, discapacidad física o mental, credo, origen nacional, estatus veterano, orientación sexual, información genética, identidad de género, o expresión de género en los programas o actividades que opera.