Service Technician

Hills Machinery Company; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hills Machinery Company in Savannah, GA is seeking a skilled service technician to repair and recondition heavy equipment components. You will work under supervision to ensure high-quality repairs.

Responsibilities include planning repair methods, ordering parts, maintaining detailed shop records, and keeping tools and vehicles in top condition while providing professional communication with customers and co-workers.

Qualifications

• Technical school certificate or equivalent experience in mechanical repairs.
• Strong mechanical skills and good, safe work habits.
• Good communications skills.
• Knowledge of equipment operations on Wheel Loaders, Excavators, Bull Dozers, Crushers, Screeners, Pavers, Roller Compactors, Skid Steer Loaders, Backhoe Loaders.

Responsibilities

• Recondition and Repair Equipment and Components.
• Plan methods and sequence of performing repairs assigned.
• Order all parts and materials required to perform assigned repairs.
• Effect the repairs required in a safe and effective manner.
• Ensure that all repairs are completed as assigned.
• Ensure the cosmetic appearance upon completion as required.
• Maintain the work area in a clean and safe condition.
• Maintain good working records for time, parts, supplies and outside purchases in repairs.
• Communicate with others professionally.
• All communications with customers is conducted in a manner reflecting respect and honesty.

Skills

Strong mechanical skills

Good communications skills

Good, safe work habits

Education

Technical school certificate

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

1303-Service-Savannah, GA Full Time Savannah, GA, Savannah, GA, US

Job Outline

• Reports to the service manager and responsible for the effective repair of machinery and components at high levels of quality. This individual works under direct supervision.
• Recondition and repair all equipment components and systems as assigned by the shop manager.
• Maintain good working records for time, parts, supplies and outside purchases in repairs.
• Maintain and care for shop tools, equipment and vehicles.
• Communicate with others professionally
• Maintain excellent customer and employee relations.

Duties

• Recondition and Repair Equipment and Components.
  • Plan methods and sequence of performing repairs assigned
  • Order all parts and materials required to perform assigned repairs
  • Effect the repairs required in a safe and effective manner
  • Ensure that all repairs are completed as assigned
  • Ensure the cosmetic appearance upon completion as required
  • Ensure all parts and materials not used are returned per guidelines
  • Maintain the work area in a clean and safe condition
• Maintain Good Working Records for Time, Parts, Supplies, and Outside Purchases in Repairs.
  • All record keeping methods are followed per instructions
  • All cost-related items are included in the job “jacket”
  • Ensure all records kept are legible or in compliance with established methods
• Maintain and Care for Shop Tools, Equipment and Vehicles.
  • All tools and special equipment used on repairs are clean before returning them
  • All specialty tools used on jobs are returned to the original location in working condition
  • Communicate with Others Professionally.
• All communications with customers is conducted in a manner reflecting respect and honesty
• All communications with co-workers is conducted following the “golden rule”

Job Requisites

The individual in this position should be personable, a problem solver, reliable, ethical, intelligent and able to adapt to all of the forces around them – customers, suppliers, department employees, co-workers and manufacturers employees.

Education/Training/Experience

A technical school certificate or equivalent experience in mechanical repairs.

General Skill Requisites

• Strong mechanical skills.
• Good communications skills.
• Good, safe work habits.

Specific Skill Requisites

• A good working knowledge of equipment operations and mechanical functions on Wheel Loaders, Excavators, Bull Dozers, Crushers, Screeners, Pavers, Roller Compactors, Skid Steer Loaders, and Backhoe Loaders.
• Strong diagnostic skills Electrical, Hydraulics, and Powertrains.
• Able to perform repairs for all major equipment systems

Started in 2007, Hills Machinery is owned by brothers, Adam and Jim Hills and operated by a dedicated team of heavy equipment industry professionals. Hills Machinery is proud to have a close-knit group of employees who care deeply about serving their customers.