Sr Field Service Technician

Genuine Parts Company; Lafferty (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company is seeking a Senior Field Service Technician to perform on-site service and maintenance of hydraulic systems and related equipment for customers, with regional responsibility and a 24/7 on-call expectation.

You will diagnose, repair, install and upgrade equipment at customer sites, provide technical training, communicate findings clearly to stakeholders, and mentor junior technicians on complex tasks.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a technical degree and five (5) or more years of related experience.
• Experience reading hydraulic schematics and diagnosing equipment.
• Ability to operate shop equipment safely.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site services, including emergency repairs and upgrades on a 24/7 on-call basis.
• Install, diagnose, repair, and support for equipment at customer sites.
• Provide technical support and training to customers.
• Lead small to moderate projects at customer sites.
• Document findings and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Hydraulic schematics reading

On-site repair

Customer communication

Technical documentation

Education

Technical degree

Tools

Shop equipment operation

Job description

SUMMARY

Under limited supervision, the Senior Field Service Technician performs complex customer support activities for equipment and systems products such as hydraulics, component repair, welding, and relatively complex equipment. This role performs repair, preventative maintenance and installation with regional responsibility for equipment and systems.

JOB DUTIES :

• Performs on-site services for new and existing clients, which may include on-site emergency repairs, equipment servicing and equipment upgrades on a 24/7 on-call basis.
• Responsible for the installation, diagnostics, repair and support for equipment that is installed and operating at customer sites.
• Diagnose problems with equipment, assess the extent of the problem, document findings, make decisions to repair and/or replace parts.
• Conducts technical analysis of product implementations, modifications and enhancements to products in accordance with specific customer specifications.
• Keeps customers informed on the nature of service provided or outstanding issues and recommends system enhancements, upgrades, or repairs.
• Works under limited supervision and follows detailed guidelines to work on moderately complex repairs and installations.
• Ensures that processes and environmental conditions comply with local and national regulatory agencies, and Motion's safety standards.
• Provides technical support and training to customers on operational or maintenance aspects of system equipment.
• Communicates technical information to technical and non-technical stakeholders and meets customers daily or as required to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Assists less experienced Field Service Technicians with addressing customer needs.
• May lead small to moderate projects at customer sites.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Typically requires a technical degree and five (5) or more years of related experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Ability to read hydraulic schematics.
• Ability to operate shop equipment safely.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Work effectively with customers, peers and management to resolve client issues.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Push/pull up to 100 pounds
• Lift/carry up to 100 pounds
• Lift bulky objects
• Neck rotation, trunk rotation, stair climbing, repetitive bending, kneeling, sustained squat, forward reaching, overhead reaching, reach and lift, ladder climb and carrying/crawling.
• Working conditions may be indoor and/or outdoor. Noise level may be loud at time.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

Excellent driving record preferred. All company vehicles are subject to continuous video monitoring.

COMPENSATION

$28.29 - $36.77 (hourly)

Please keep in mind that this range is the base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position. If you are hired at Motion, your overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range.

COMPANY INFORMATION

Motion offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.