Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic Opportunity in North Canton, OH

Talon Recruiting•North Canton, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Talon Recruiting has partnered with a leading Heavy Equipment Dealer in search of a Field Mechanic to join their team in North Canton, OH. The primary responsibility of a field service technician for heavy equipment involves conducting maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on various machinery to ensure efficient and safe operation at customers locations. This includes troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues, replacing worn parts, and adhering to safety protocols. Additionally, maintaining accurate documentation, collaborating with team members, and staying updated on industry advancements through training are essential aspects of the role. Overall, the goal is to optimize equipment performance, minimize downtime, and uphold safety standards.

Requirements

GED/HS DIPLOMA
Minimum 2 year Diesel Technology, Ag Technology, Automotive Technology or Heavy Equipment Technology degree or equivalent experience preferred
2-5 years of experience working on hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems or heavy equipment maintenance experience preferred
Welding and cutting torch experience preferred
Basic tool set and storage
Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information
Must be personable, highly motivated, a problem solver, reliable, ethical and able to adapt to all forces around them from customers, suppliers, coworkers and manufacturers
Must pass a criminal background check and drug screen that includes medical marijuana
Be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future
Requires prolonged standing with periodic lifting, walking, standing, bending, stooping and stretching
Requires ability to push, lift, pull and/or carry 75 lbs. or more

Responsibilities

Repair equipment in a safe and high quality manner
Provides parts lists as needed
Performs inspections as directed and suggests other needed repairs
Perform Diagnostics, to recreate customer complaint (if needed)
Communicates work order and all part numbers required to perform assigned repairs to parts department
Communicates work order and all shop materials required to perform assigned repairs to service department manager.
Makes repairs required in a safe and effective manner
Ensure that all repairs are completed as assigned
Ensure all parts and materials not used are returned to parts department and communicates to service manager to have them removed
Maintain the work area in a clean and safe condition
Ensures repairs are completed within the quoted time or communication with their Manager takes place as soon as the technician is aware that the quoted time will not be met.
Customer communication where applicable about machine breakdown/repairs
Inspection of equipment for additional needs/work
Maintain work areas or truck in a clean and orderly environment
All tools and special equipment used on repairs are clean before returning them
All specialty tools used on jobs are returned to the original location in working condition
Assists service team on quoting jobs
All communications with customers and coworkers is conducted with respect and honesty
Report to Service Manager any broken or missing tools immediately
OSHA 10 Training
Follow all safety rules
Maintain the field vehicle in a manner aimed at ensuring proper operations and condition
Perform daily pre-trip inspections
Perform detailed and documented monthly vehicle inspection
Perform regular scheduled maintenance as needed
Maintain the field vehicle in a clean and cosmetically pleasing manner as per guidelines
Maintain and operate vehicle in excess of 10,000 pounds in accordance with all DOT regulations
Ability to pass DOT tor Non-DOT physical in accordance with assigned Field Truck
Vehicle shall not be operated in excess of GVWR.