Service Technician

Robert Dietrick Company; Columbia City (IN); On-site; USD 31,684 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

A regional service provider is seeking a Service Technician to repair, maintain, and facilitate installation of loading dock equipment and industrial doors. The ideal candidate will use hand tools and power tools effectively and possesses strong analytical skills. A high school diploma is required, and vocational training is preferred. This position involves driving to customer sites and maintaining an organized work environment. Competitive hourly pay offered ranging from $23 to $32.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Vocational training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain loading dock equipment.
• Use tools to install, align, and adjust equipment.
• Conduct safety inspections of equipment.

Skills

Work with mechanical and electrical components

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to read and understand blueprints

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required

Vocational school or associate’s degree preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Service Technician

Location: Fort Wayne, IN

Hourly Pay: $23 – $32

Job Description: Repair, maintain, and facilitate installation and servicing of loading dock equipment, industrial doors, and specialty lifts according to plans, blueprints, or drawings. Requires driving to customer sites in a company truck and maintaining an organized work environment.

Technician Job Responsibilities

• Use hand tools, hoists, jacks, squares, rules, micrometers, plumb bobs, and power tools to assemble, install, align, and adjust equipment.
• Ensure equipment performs to specifications by conducting tests, modifying, and fine‑tuning equipment.
• Service and maintain equipment per specification.
• Disassemble or dismantle equipment.
• Be punctual.
• Answer requests and concerns about product and service.
• Plan and facilitate installation and repair of new or refurbished machinery.
• Conduct safety inspections of equipment.
• Red tag equipment that is deemed subpar.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills / Abilities

• Work with mechanical and electrical components.
• Basic understanding of how mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems work independently or together.
• Basic understanding of why and how a part failed, and how to replace or repair it.
• Broad understanding of various equipment models.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; vocational school or associate’s degree in a related field highly preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods standing, stretching, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling required.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.
• Visual acuity to inspect and modify large and detailed portions of equipment.
• Manual dexterity to assemble, disassemble, adjust, service, and perform planned maintenance on equipment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Robert Dietrick Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.