Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Communicate with customers in advance of field call to confirm scope of work and specific service requirements
- Inspect and troubleshoot equipment failures and perform hydraulic electrical and mechanical repairs on various types of equipment
- Conduct routine preventative maintenance on various types of equipment
- Communicate effectively with the branch Service Writer and Parts team to ensure optimal responsiveness to the customer
- Communicate with Location/Service Manager regarding job progress and job status changes
- Provide updates to customers on the status of repairs
- Update work order system for all service calls completed in alignment with required service processes
- Manage mobile service repair truck inventory and ensure all required items are in place for health and safety compliance
- Complete training assignments to enhance mechanical or product knowledge as requested by Manager
- Recommend any additional service or parts needed to customer
- Complete additional tasks as assigned such as working in the branch shop from time to time
Work Environment
- Roadside service work and customer site
- Occasional Warehouse/Shop environment
- Frequent exposure to the elements noise dust and dirt
Essential Skills and Requirements
- Education from an accredited technical school in diesel engine/hydraulics/heavy equipment repair preferred but not required
- Valid CDL drivers license (or ability to obtain a CDL) and a clean drivers abstract
- Forklift or overhead crane certificates would be an asset
- 3 years experience in a Field Service Technician or a related role
- Chassis experience considered an asset
- Experienced with hydraulic and/or electrical work
- Experience setting up and operating complex machinery
- Exposure to Vacuum Truck equipment considered an asset
- Commitment to customer satisfaction and building strong customer relationships
- Self-motivated - ability to plan and execute work without on-site supervision
- Independent problem-solver
- Resourceful and knowledgeable in a variety of technical areas (hydraulics schematics electrical)
- Well organized and manages time efficiently to meet customer expectations
- Willing to assist others when required
- Ability to work in a safe manner in alignment with company policies and safe work procedures
Essential Attributes of Positions
- Travel expectations: 80% - 90%
- Eligible for commission on acquired parts and service sales
- Frequently required to lift and move moderately heavy objects up to 50 lbs.
- Frequently required to sit for long periods
- Frequently standing and walking
- Physically fit and able to work with heavy equipment
- Frequently required to multitask two to three tasks
- Frequently required to work using close visual attention
- Ongoing requirement to ensure a hazard free environment
- Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (when necessary) and follow safety guidelines
Required Experience:
IC