Electric Vehicle Field Service Technician

Cummins•Portland, OR

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Electric Vehicle Field Service Technician performs preventative maintenance and basic repair activities on Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and related components at customer sites. The technician follows established procedures and guidelines while developing field service knowledge and skills through on-the-job training and classroom instruction based on a Cummins curriculum. The role is part of the Distribution business in Portland, Oregon. Duties include troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing electric vehicle systems and components. The technician performs maintenance and repairs using diagnostic tools, maintains detailed records of serviced vehicles, follows Cummins Health, Safety & Environmental policies, develops product knowledge and certifications, and maintains their own tools. Work is primarily focused on maintenance and basic repairs or diagnostics, with direct supervision and review of workmanship quality. The position is subject to Federal Transit Administration pre-employment and ongoing random drug and alcohol testing requirements.

Requirements

Apprentice-trained Mechanical Technician.
Vocational diploma from a relevant technical institution.
Locally valid driving permit.
Basic-level field service work experience.
Intermediate-level knowledge of and/or experience with automotive, industrial, or BEV products.
Ability to work under direct supervision, with workmanship quality subject to review.
Understanding of access to engine repair process information sources.
Rudimentary understanding of after-treatment systems, major components, and their functions.
Experience working on external components of a diesel engine and understanding of basic concepts.
Some knowledge of engine diagnostic software.
Compliance with pre-employment and ongoing random drug and alcohol testing requirements.

Nice To Haves

Automotive experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete preventative maintenance and basic repairs on Battery Electric Vehicles and related components at customer sites.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electric vehicle systems and components.
Perform maintenance and repairs using diagnostic tools.
Complete repairs on engine products in a service shop.
Maintain detailed records of serviced vehicles.
Adhere to Cummins Health, Safety & Environmental policies.
Develop knowledge and obtain certifications on new and existing Cummins products.
Maintain own tools.