Heavy Equipment Field Technician 2

Our construction equipment group is seeking a full-time heavy equipment field technician to report to either our Jackson MI or Byron Center MIbranches. This is a union position and will be part of Operating Engineers Local 324. A Field Technician 2 must be familiar with and able to diagnose and repair any systems problem that occurs for the majority (greater than 50%) of equipment the Company sells. A Field Technician 2 is qualified to successfully efficiently and accurately perform the cleaning maintenance visual inspection removal installation with the help of proper manuals report writing and the disassembly assembly parts reuse evaluation reconditioning ordering the correct parts measuring adjusting diagnosing testing troubleshooting and equipment failure analysis of their assigned Service department or specialized area with minimal technical assistance. Also a Field Technician 2 may be asked to perform minor welding fabricating and machining repairs. A Field Technician 2 must become Volvo Level 3 certified. A Field Technician 2 will be required to maintain a Chauffeurs or CDL B endorsement on their driver license and a clean driving record in accordance with the Companys insurance carriers requirements. Must be able to meet or exceed quoted labor for repairs related to this level with minimal primary responsibilities of the position consist of but are not limited to:Complete inspectionsRemoval and installation of partsImplementation of optional accessoriesMaintenanceBasic diagnosis and troubleshootingTestingGeneral repairsUpkeep of the service truckResponsible for the inventory of onboard partsIncorporate Altas Guiding Principles into daily activitiesPerforms other duties as assignedConsistent regular and reliable attendance including being ready for work at the designated start timeWe encourage our Technicians to participate in our in-house training program allowing them to acquire additional skills in diagnosis and troubleshooting and further advance their career as a technician. Also company uniforms are provided!Qualifications:Three years of previous heavy equipment or over the road (OTR) repair experience is requiredExcellent mechanical aptitude with a solid understanding of the following systems: engine power train hydraulics and electricalPossess own toolsA positive attitude and high energyMust have a clean driving recordComputer programs - Microsoft Outlook Volvo VCADSLanguage Skills - Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the Skills - Basic: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement volume and Ability - Intermediate: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized Demands/Work Environment:Physical/Sensory Functions: Regularly will stand walk use hands reach with hands; Frequently will talk/hear climb or balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl; Occasionally will and/or Move Functions: Regularly will lift up to 25 pounds; Frequently will lift 26 to 50 pounds; Occasionally will lift from 51 to 100 plus Environment: Regularly will work near moving mechanical parts; Frequently will be exposed to fumes or airborne particles outdoor weather conditions; Occasionally will work in wet or humid conditions (non-weather) risk of electrical shock vibration.