Technician - Construction Equipment

Central Power Systems & Services•Midland, TX

6d•$25 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

Central Power Systems & Services is hiring a Construction Equipment Technician in Midland, Texas, to support its mission of forging long-lasting partnerships through first-class customer support. The company is privately held and has roots dating back to 1954. The position performs repair and preventative maintenance on construction equipment, diagnoses and troubleshoots equipment issues, and supports customers through quality workmanship and clear communication. The role reports to the Service Manager in the Service department. It is full-time, with an hourly salary range of $25.00–$50.00. The technician must be able to work with minimal supervision, prioritize and organize tasks, and communicate with the Service and Parts teams. Overtime may be needed, and the technician must participate in a rotating on-call list. The role also involves inspecting service trucks in accordance with DOT regulations and requires possession of, or the ability to obtain, a Class A CDL. 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 varying weather conditions and noise levels. The employer describes its work environment as smoke-free and drug-free. Offers are contingent upon successfully completing a background check and drug screen, including THC. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility will be verified at hire.

Requirements

At least 2 years of construction equipment repair experience.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Class A CDL.
Mechanical aptitude.
High school diploma or GED.
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.
Vocational training or an apprenticeship.
Ability to work overtime if needed and participate in a rotating on-call list.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.
Successful completion of a background check and drug screen, including THC, as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

3–5 years of experience as a preventative maintenance technician with construction equipment.
2–4 years of experience as a construction equipment technician.
Ability to follow Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications.
Advanced diagnostics 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.

Responsibilities

Perform all levels of repair and preventative 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 while achieving over 90% efficiency and maintaining quality workmanship.
Create detailed parts and labor repair scopes for quoting.
Read and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics, technical blueprints, and service and parts diagrams.
Prioritize and organize work and communicate with the Service and Parts teams with minimal supervision.
Work overtime when needed and participate in a rotating on-call list.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections on service trucks in accordance with DOT regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.