Field Service Technician 2 - Road Mechanic (up to $33/hr)

HiFyve • Chesapeake, VA

47d • $0 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

A national equipment rental company with branches across North America is adding a Field Service Technician to its Chesapeake branch. This is a road mechanic role: you take the service truck to customer job sites and keep rental equipment up and running. The fleet is mostly aerial work platforms and general construction tools and equipment. Specialty lines can include large-scale power generators, pumps, HVAC systems and oil and gas equipment. The company invests in on-the-job training and offers a clear career track into service or operations management.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of mechanic experience on diesel equipment, heavy construction equipment or specialty equipment (large generators, pumps, HVAC, oil and gas) strongly preferred
• Hydraulic system knowledge and troubleshooting fundamentals
• Electrical system knowledge and troubleshooting fundamentals
• High school diploma or GED required; trade school or equivalent training preferred
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
• Must be 21 or older with a CDL at some locations
• May need to supply own mechanic's hand tools
• Bilingual (Spanish or other) may be required based on location needs

Nice To Haves

• Veterans with mechanical or maintenance MOS backgrounds are encouraged to apply
• Related titles: Road Mechanic, Field Mechanic, Diesel Technician, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Hydraulic Technician, Service Technician, Lead Mechanic

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on rental equipment in the field
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic, electrical and diesel engine issues on site
• Work on a wide variety of makes, models and equipment types, often in remote or challenging locations
• Keep customer downtime to a minimum while working safely
• Handle changing priorities in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Short- and long-term disability
• Accident, life and travel insurance, flexible spending
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• 12 to 25 vacation days based on years of service, 5 sick days, 6 holidays, 2 half-day holidays, 2 floating holidays, 1 volunteer day and 1 inclusion day
• Benefits start the first of the month after 30 days of employment

What This Job Offers

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