Service Technician

A Hiring Company; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider is looking for motivated Service Technicians in Evansville, Indiana. Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing heavy equipment, while adhering to safety regulations. Ideal candidates should be knowledgeable in hydraulic, electrical, and drive-train systems and possess strong problem-solving skills. A high school diploma or GED is required, with technical school graduates preferred. This full-time position demands a willingness to travel and work overtime as needed, with variable work hours throughout the week.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, and drive-train systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to diagnose and repair various systems.
• Ability to obtain DOT Medical Certification.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose issues on heavy equipment and determine repair solutions.
• Perform repairs in shop and field environments.
• Adhere to safety regulations and quality standards.
• Adhere to safety regulations and company values; adhere to DOT requirements.
• Travel and overnight stays may be required; work overtime as needed.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Mechanical skills

Welding and fabrication

Troubleshooting

Welding & fabrication

Reading instructions

Education

High School diploma or GED

Technical school graduate

Tools

Heavy equipment knowledge

Volvo construction equipment

Paving equipment

Job description

Service Technician

We are seeking motivated Service Technicians of various skill levels with a problem-solving mentality. Service Technicians are responsible for diagnosing issues and performing standard general repairs on drive-train components, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on company and/or customers’ heavy equipment across shop and field settings while adhering to all safety regulations and contributing to a positive work environment conducive to our Company Values.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in required safety program and work in a safe manner.
• Inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot, and locate mechanical deficiencies on Heavy Equipment. Come to logical conclusions and determine a repair solution based on education and experience. Source and order parts as needed.
• Perform repair of mobile equipment in a field environment without supervision.
• Perform welding and brazing, fabricate and modify parts, equipment, and miscellaneous structures as needed.
• Repair and/or replace all components of engine hydraulic systems, air conditioning systems, suspension systems, drive trains, electrical systems, steering, braking, material handling, and operator comfort systems.
• Thorough understanding of sense of urgency as it relates to customer satisfaction.
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends and holidays as required to maintain customer satisfaction.
• Perform all work in accordance with established quality standards and safety procedures.
• Must comply with all applicable DOT Requirements.
• Must be willing to travel and work remotely as required including overnight stays.
• Must be decisive and able to recognize and support the organization’s goals and priorities.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of complex hydraulic, electrical, and drive-train systems.
• Exhibits strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to diagnose and repair hydraulic, electrical, drive-train and air conditioning systems.
• General welding and fabrication skills.

  Education and/or Experience

  • Minimum requirement of High School diploma or GED
  • Technical school graduate preferred
  • Experience with Volvo construction equipment a plus.
  • Experience with paving equipment a plus.
  • Must possess and maintain acceptable safe driving record.
  • Must be able to obtain DOT Medical Certification.

  Communication Skills

  • Written communication skills required to document complaint, cause, and correction of completed repairs.
  • Ability to read and follow written instructions.
  • Must be able to effectively communicate with supervisor and customer indicating cause and correction of machine repair.

  Physical Demands

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. To perform the essential functions of this job, you must be able to sit, stand, walk, read, talk, write, and hear. The incumbent must be able to continuously lift and/or move-carry up to 10 pounds; up to 20 pounds frequently; and 21 – 75 pounds occasionally. Must be able to push and/or pull up to 50 pounds continuously; up to 75 pounds frequently; and 76- 100 pounds occasionally. This position may work in a shop or field environment. Must be able to work in extreme variable outside weather conditions, both hot and cold weather temperatures. Must be able to obtain a DOT Medical Certification.

  Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

  This position is classified as full-time, non-exempt. Normal days of work are Monday through Friday. Work hours are variable. Overtime may be required on occasion as needed.

  Other Duties

  This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the personnel for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.

  EEO/AAP Statement

  Rudd Equipment Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy not to discriminate against any Incumbent or Applicant. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or Vietnam era or other protected veteran. To achieve our goal of equal opportunity, we maintain an affirmative action program through which we take good faith efforts to recruit, hire, and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, Vietnam-era veterans, and other protected veterans.