Technician - Construction Equipment

Central Power Systems & Services•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Central Power Systems & Services is seeking a Construction Equipment Technician in San Antonio, Texas, to support its mission of providing first-class customer support and building long-lasting partnerships. The technician performs repairs and preventive maintenance across a full line of construction equipment, diagnoses and troubleshoots equipment issues, and builds relationships with customers, vendors, and manufacturers. The position reports to the Service Manager in the Service department. The role requires working to established labor time guides, maintaining quality while achieving an efficiency rating above 90%, and preparing detailed parts and labor scopes for repair quotes. Technicians must be able to interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics, technical blueprints, and service and parts diagrams. The position may require overtime and participation in a rotating on-call list. It also includes performing DOT-compliant pre- and post-trip inspections on service trucks. Candidates must have or be able to obtain a Class A CDL and provide basic hand tools. The work regularly involves walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, kneeling, and climbing stairs. It often involves pushing, pulling, twisting, lifting more than 50 pounds, and working in varied weather conditions and noise levels. The employer is smoke-free and drug-free. Employment offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check and drug screen, including THC. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

At least 2 years of construction equipment repair experience.
High school diploma or GED.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Class A CDL.
Mechanical aptitude.
Ability to provide basic hand tools.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Critical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Stamina, attention to detail, and safety awareness.
Ability to follow Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications.
Ability to read and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics, technical blueprints, and service and parts diagrams.

Nice To Haves

3–5 years of experience as a preventive maintenance technician with construction equipment.
2–4 years of experience as a construction equipment technician.
Advanced diagnostic and troubleshooting capabilities for major and minor construction equipment repairs.
Experience with Develon, Liebherr, and Takeuchi products.
Excellent knowledge and experience with hydraulics, electrical systems, and various diesel engines.
Vocational training or an apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

Perform all levels of repair and preventive maintenance on a full line of construction equipment.
Diagnose and troubleshoot minor and major repairs.
Build and maintain customer, vendor, and factory relationships.
Perform repairs within established labor time guides.
Achieve an efficiency rating above 90% while maintaining quality workmanship.
Create detailed parts and labor repair scopes for quotes.
Read and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics, technical blueprints, and service and parts diagrams.
Prioritize and organize tasks, stay on task with minimal supervision, and communicate with the Service and Parts teams.
Work overtime when needed and participate in a rotating on-call list.
Perform pre- and post-trip inspections on service trucks in accordance with DOT regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.