Field Technician

POWER EQUIPMENT COMPANY•Chattanooga, TN

23d•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Technician performs repair and maintenance work on a wide variety of heavy equipment, from complete machine overhauls to minor repairs such as fixing leaks and changing fluids and filters. Work may include rebuilding engines, transmissions, hydraulic cylinders, and hydraulic pumps. Depending on the location, technicians may use test equipment to dyno test engines, pumps, and transmissions. Installation work may include undercarriages on track machines and attachments on plumbing excavators, loaders, excavators, and backhoes. The position is based at the Chattanooga Branch in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The technician is responsible for a company vehicle and travels daily, including to jobsites and vendor training sessions as needed. The role is full-time, day shift, with overtime as needed and negligible travel percentage listed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the heavy equipment industry or a related field.
Valid driver's license.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and basic mathematical skills.
Proficiency with computers, Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and manufacturer-provided diagnostic programs.
Good working knowledge of equipment operations and mechanical functions, electrical and hydraulic systems, and how they are integrated.
Ability to stoop, kneel, push, pull, twist, carry, and lift up to 70 pounds.
Ability to climb and perform work at heights of 20 feet.
Ability to work in all types of weather conditions.
Ability to work with limited supervision and be self-starting.
Ability to maintain excellent customer service.
Must pass a background check, physical, and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

A two-year technical degree or comparable military training.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot equipment problems and diagnose failures.
Perform diagnostic functions, check pressures and voltage, and locate sources of noise or vibration.
Disassemble machines, order parts, make repairs, reassemble machines, and check operation to confirm repairs are complete and problems are fixed.
Ensure repaired equipment has no leaks and is ready for work.
Clean parts, scrape gaskets, and prepare parts for assembly.
Perform equipment overhauls, minor repairs, and component rebuilds, including engines, transmissions, hydraulic cylinders, and hydraulic pumps.
Install undercarriages and equipment attachments as needed.
Use a company vehicle and travel daily.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Travel to jobsites and vendor training sessions as needed.
Work overtime as needed.