Who We Are
KirbySmith Machinery Inc. is a leading distributor of heavy equipment and cranes in the central United States. We are at the forefront of todays construction industry growth and have several exciting job opportunities for talented energized professionals across the region who want to join our #WeAre1KirbySmith family!
Machine Control TechnicianBenefits
- AboveAverage Industry Pay
- Comprehensive benefits package (including medical/dental/vision) 401K plan with company match
- Paid Time Off
- Short/Long Term Disability
- Growth Opportunities
- Paid Training
- Familyowned and Operated
- Health and Wellness
Machine Control TechnicianPosition Purpose
Responsible for supporting customers needs in addition to training troubleshooting installing and repairing machine control systems and providing technical assistance with factory field control integration Komatsu Smart Construction products Topcons aftermarket machine control products and other products related to machine control and technology.
Machine Control TechnicianEssential Functions
- Communicates and supports the Kirby Smith vision and core values of One Mission One Team One Plan One Goal
- Installs removes troubleshoots and repairs the grade control systems utilized in equipment sold rented and serviced
- Coordinates grade control demonstrations with the internal sales force and customers
- Provides product support and training during demonstrations in addition to aftersale support and training
- Develops and maintains a complete working knowledge of the manufacturers smart construction products as well as Topcon Grading Systems
- Develops an awareness of the competition and competitive products and industry trends
- Understands customers overall equipment needs and identifies new areas of business opportunity
- Sells equipment parts accessories rentals and service as a total customer solution and build longterm relationships within the territory to maximize customer and company profitability
- Provides timely followup with customers and the sales team to ensure the best possible customer experience
- Uses company systems and tools to document track follow up and capture all sales and product support activity in a timely and accurate manner
- Ensures consistent and reliable onsite attendance
- Performs other jobrelated duties as assigned
Machine Control Technician Minimum Qualifications
- High School Education or equivalent
- Minimum two (2) years of experience with electronics mechanical hydraulics or electrical
- Ability to learn heavy equipment operation for the purpose of demonstration and training.
- Knowledge of and experience with GPS products preferred
- Experience in problemsolving technical issues preferred
- Proficient with using computer networks systems and software
- Land/Construction Surveying knowledge with the ability to utilize land/construction surveying equipment a plus
- Ability to weld and knowledge/understanding of machine hydraulic systems a plus
Machine Control TechnicianPhysical Requirements
- Pushing/Pulling/Lifting/Carrying up to 50 pounds without assistance
- Physical ability to squat twist turn bend stoop climb and reach overhead
- Must be able to work in extreme heat or cold and/or wet damp dusty or windy conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noises hazardous materials and fumes/odors
- Physical ability to perform maintenance on equipment for extended hours of time with continual mounting and dismounting throughout the workday
- Ability to adhere to personal protective equipment (PPE) policy and maintain individual PPE in a functional condition
This is considered a SafetySensitive position.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.