Field Service Mechanic / Hydraulic Service Technician
About The Position
PIRTEK Milwaukee Area is hiring a Field Service Mechanic to troubleshoot hydraulic failures and perform on-site repairs for construction equipment, manufacturing machinery, trucks, agricultural equipment, and industrial systems throughout southeastern Wisconsin. Technicians work independently from fully equipped company service vehicles, responding to customer calls and providing emergency repairs and preventative service. The role involves diagnosing hose and fitting failures, selecting replacement components, fabricating hydraulic hose assemblies with professional crimping equipment, installing and testing repairs, and inspecting nearby components for potential future failures. Technicians explain repairs to customers, maintain vehicle inventory, and document completed work using company software. The position also includes a rotating on-call schedule with additional compensation. The company emphasizes accurate, durable workmanship, mechanical problem-solving, and continued learning. Hydraulic experience is preferred but not required; training is provided. Pay is hourly, with overtime, on-call pay, commission opportunities, and a company service vehicle. The posting gives pay figures of $28–$37 per hour and an average of $29–$40 per hour when commissions and on-call pay are included.
Requirements
- At least one year of mechanical repair experience.
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment.
- Basic hand tools.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to safely operate a commercial service vehicle.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- Hydraulic experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose hydraulic hose and fitting failures.
- Determine the correct replacement components.
- Build hydraulic hose assemblies using professional crimping equipment.
- Install and test completed repairs, including pressure testing.
- Explain repairs to customers professionally.
- Inspect surrounding hydraulic components and identify potential future failures.
- Maintain inventory on the service vehicle.
- Complete service documentation using company software.
- Travel to customer locations and perform on-site repairs throughout southeastern Wisconsin.
- Participate in a rotating on-call schedule.
Benefits
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance, with 50% of the premium paid by the company
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) with 5% company match
- Performance-based bonus
- Company service vehicle
- Competitive hourly pay
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- On-call pay
- Commission opportunities
- Referral bonus program
- Daily overtime, including time-and-a-half after 8 hours worked in a day and double time after 10 hours worked in a day
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
