Heavy Equipment Field Service Technician

Full Job Description

As a Heavy Equipment Field Service Technician, you will be diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing standard mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of a wide variety of machines and trucks, including but not limited to heavy construction equipment.

To be successful in this position you should have a strong mechanical aptitude, knowledge of tools applicable to the position, and the desire to learn. You should possess a strong sense of urgency and desire to provide superior workmanship. The ability to take direction and work in a team environment is essential to this position as well.

Primary Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot, and locate mechanical deficiencies in heavy equipment diesel engines and components.
• Repair and/or replace all components of light and heavy frame assemblies, suspension systems drive trains, electrical systems, steering, braking, material handling, and operator comfort systems.
• Determine the extent of necessary repairs including identifying major engine and transmission overhaul needs and prepare orders for required services.
• Tune up engines; diagnose computer controls, modules, and air conditioning components using diagnostic equipment.
• Perform welding, fabrication, and modify parts, equipment, miscellaneous structures, and attachments.
• Complete all documentation (work orders, parts orders, inspections, comments, and time sheets) in a legible, accurate, and timely manner.
• Perform all work by established time, quality standards, and safety procedures.
• Participate in required safety programs, and work safely.
  

Required Qualifications/Skills

• Prior experience working as a diesel technician
• Knowledge of complex hydraulics, electrical, computer, and mechanical systems, arc and oxygen acetylene welding, and test equipment used to diagnose and repair equipment and electronic components of vehicles.
• Ability to operate a variety of equipment safely to diagnose, adjust, and repair malfunctions; follow oral and written instructions; read and understand operators and repair manuals; work cooperatively with others; work with minimal supervision and keep required records.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical information- schematics, technical manuals, technical drawings, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Operate equipment and vehicles with possession of all necessary licenses and certificates.
• Skilled in ‘Basic’ computer applications including email and internet usage.
• The ability to communicate through email- sending & receiving notes, and attachments.
• Ability to read, analyze, and communicate technical information.
• Ability to write service reports that effectively communicate required information in an understandable (clear and concise) and useable method.
• Ability to ask and properly respond to questions from customers and supervisors.