Field Service Technician - Middelburg

Ultra Personnel; Middelburg; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the earthmoving equipment sector is seeking a Field Service Technician in Middelburg, South Africa. The role involves performing repairs, maintenance, and servicing of diesel-powered machinery, ensuring high standards of customer service and compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a trade-tested qualification as a Diesel Mechanic or Auto Electrician, along with extensive field service experience.

Qualifications

• 4 - 6 years experience as a Field Service Technician.
• Valid Drivers License and Passport.
• Experience with construction equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, servicing, repairs, and troubleshooting on Earthmoving equipment.
• Prepare and submit detailed field reports.
• Maintain professional customer relationships and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Analytical

Problem Solver

Time Management

Safety and Security

Education

Trade tested Diesel Mechanic or Auto Electrician

Job description

Reporting to the Branch Manager, the technician performs tasks in the electrical and mechanical field including Maintenance, Servicing, Component change out, Repairs, Rebuilds and Troubleshooting on company related Earthmoving equipment

Facilitates efficient technical, engineering and after-sales service to customers.

Diagnoses, overhauls, repairs, tunes, maintains and service diesel powered Earthmoving equipment and machinery in the field as well as in the workshop.

Prepares and submits detailed field reports.

Maintain professional customer relationships

Adheres to company policies and procedures

Detects electrical and mechanical faults by using specialized tooling and equipment.

Repairs and maintains electrical, hydraulic and mechanical components and systems of diesel-powered equipment including attachments.

Follows work assignments received in the form of general oral or written work instructions

Determines the extent of the needed repair and determines the nature thereof and implement

Perform checks and services on a regular basis and detects possible faults and flaws on affected equipment

Repairs and / or replaces and fit new sections or new parts.

Improvises necessary solutions as and when needed.

Travels from one site to another often in remote areas and at unusual work hours or sleep over as required

Works with specialized equipment to perform daily duty requirement.

Maintains a good level of physical health and fitness.

Always maintains a legal vehicle drivers license.

Adheres to all health and safety legislation.

Product Support Function

Qualifications and Experience Required

Trade tested Diesel Mechanic or Earthmoving Equipment or Auto Electrician is required

Must have 4 - 6 years experience

Must have working experience as a Field Service Technician

Valid Drivers License

Passport is required

Experience with construction equipment will secure

Maintaining punctual and high-quality paperwork / reports

Analytical and problem solver

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures

Time management

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Field Service Technician • Middelburg, South Africa