FIELD SERVICE TECH

Hugg & Hall • Broussard, LA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Hugg & Hall Equipment Company is seeking a Service Mechanic to join its Service Team. The role is responsible for the care of various types of customer- and company-owned equipment. The mechanic troubleshoots and repairs equipment at customer locations, restoring units to operational and safety standards. The position involves communicating job progress and potential downtime to customers and internal partners, and working safely and efficiently with minimal supervision while traveling in company vehicles.

The work takes place at operating facilities and outdoors at customer locations, with varying weather and temperatures. It involves working around potentially hazardous equipment and requires appropriate safety practices and equipment. The role is designated as safety-sensitive. Initial hiring requires passing a pre-employment background check, drug test, and driving-record check.

Requirements

• At least one year of mechanical training or education and/or experience in a related field.
• Possess or be able to obtain a complete line of tools, including specialized tools needed to complete work at customer sites.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Have a clean driving record.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds, and push or pull up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, twist, climb, crawl, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, and handle or finger objects as required by the job.
• Ability to wear safety glasses and safety shoes and to be medically capable of safely performing all aspects of the job.
• Pass a pre-employment background check, drug test, and driving-record check.

Nice To Haves

• Above-average communication skills.
• Ability to read schematics or be trained to read them.
• Ability to complete duties accurately and on time.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair a variety of equipment at customer locations to restore units to operational and safety standards.
• Communicate possible downtime and job progress updates to salespeople, coordinators, managers, and customers.
• Work safely and efficiently with minimal supervision to reduce equipment downtime.
• Maintain safe working standards at customer sites and while operating company vehicles.
• Drive a van or truck to and from customer locations.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Quarterly performance bonuses.
• Overtime after 8 hours per day.
• Factory training.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus supplemental benefits.
• Generous paid time off plan.
• Paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED