Field Service Technician

Summit City Steel Erection•South Whitley, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Summit City Steel Erection is hiring a Field Service Technician to diagnose, service, and repair construction equipment in the shop and in the field. You’ll work on a diverse fleet that includes cranes, boom lifts, scissor lifts, telehandlers, diesel trucks, trailers, welders, generators, compressors, and more. You’ll be part of a small, in-house maintenance team that handles everything — we don’t send equipment out. You’re expected to self-manage on the mechanical side: diagnose the issue, figure out what it needs, get it fixed. The Lead Mechanic provides coordination and handles the most complex work, but you’re not waiting to be told what’s wrong with equipment you’re looking at. This role reports to the Lead Mechanic. Field schedule is coordinated by the Dispatcher. You’ll work in the shop or in the field depending on where you’re needed.

Requirements

3+ years field service or heavy equipment maintenance and repair experience.
Strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic troubleshooting skills.
Ability to diagnose and repair: aerial lifts, telehandlers, diesel trucks, trailers, welders, generators, compressors, and similar equipment.
Comfortable working independently in the field with limited supervision.
Valid driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

Ability to read and work from electrical schematics and hydraulic diagrams is a plus.
Experience with fleet maintenance software is a plus (we use Fleetio).
CDL preferred or ability to obtain within 60 days.
Welding and fabrication skills are a plus.
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 preferred.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, troubleshoot, service, and repair: boom lifts, scissor lifts, telehandlers, cranes, welders, generators, compressors, diesel trucks, trailers, and other construction equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance as scheduled — oil changes, fluid services, filters, grease, and inspections.
Triage field breakdowns: assess severity, determine if it’s field-repairable, and get it running or communicate what’s needed.
Work in the shop or in the field as assigned.
Self-direct on the mechanical side: diagnose issues, determine repair scope, and identify parts needed without being walked through it.
If a repair exceeds your current skill level, escalate to the Lead Mechanic. The standard is zero outside repairs — the team handles everything in-house.
Walk field personnel through simple fixes by phone or video call to avoid unnecessary truck rolls.
Order parts directly when needed. Purchasing authority up to $1,000; over $1,000 requires approval.
Provide complete details (part, cost, vendor, equipment) for Fleetio tracking when ordering.
Enter your own repair information into Fleetio: description, diagnosis, work performed, parts used, materials, labor hours, and cost.
Communicate equipment status changes (up/down) to the Lead Mechanic.
Coordinate daily with the Dispatcher on field schedule and with the Fleet Compliance Manager on documentation and compliance items.
Notify the Lead Mechanic for urgent breakdowns where the field calls you directly so the work order is created.
Follow all safety procedures, OSHA regulations, and jobsite requirements.
Maintain your service truck in clean, organized, road-ready condition.