Heavy Equipment Field Technician

Southeastern Equipment Company • Mentor, OH

4d • $33 • Onsite

About The Position

Southeastern Equipment is seeking a Heavy Equipment Field Technician to join their team. As a family-owned company, they emphasize values, teamwork, and a healthy work-life balance. They offer special benefits for technicians, including tool reimbursement and opportunities for career growth through managerial training plans and ongoing technical training. Field technicians are crucial for performing diagnostics and repairs on company and customer-owned equipment in the field, working with a wide variety of equipment lines.

Requirements

• GED/HS DIPLOMA
• Minimum 2 year Diesel Technology, Ag Technology, Automotive Technology or Heavy Equipment Technology degree or equivalent experience
• 2-5 years of experience working on hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems or heavy equipment maintenance 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
• Requires a valid driver's license, possess or have ability to obtain a CDL rating and the ability to maintain an insurable driving record
• Must pass a criminal background check and drug screen that includes medical marijuana
• Be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship
• 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

Nice To Haves

• relevant experience and manufacturer training

Responsibilities

• Complete repairs and perform maintenance on equipment
• Completes all certifications, ongoing education, and dealer training to remain up to date on equipment sold and serviced by Southeastern
• Perform work as necessary and in accordance with manufacturer standards
• Work overtime as necessary including evening and weekends
• Basic testing knowledge of all machine systems 12/24 volt electrical
• HPH diagnosis and repair
• Laptop skills (ability to use programs to diagnose as needed)
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures
• Develops and employs diagnostic related reasoning skills
• Examine the equipment to determine if additional shop service work is required
• Maintains a clean, orderly and safe working environment both in shop and at customer job sites
• Maintains and cares for shop tools, equipment, and vehicles
• Completes all paperwork required for jobs
• Maintains positive working relationships with service, parts and administrative personnel
• Communicates with customers in a way that creates good will
• Responsible for operating heavy equipment and trucks in a safe manner
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures
• Understand and follow federal, state and local regulations, such as those governing the disposal of hazardous wastes
• Perform diagnostics and repairs on both company and customer-owned equipment in the field.

Benefits

• $1200.00 of tool reimbursement per year when purchased from Case (After 90 days of continuous employment)
• managerial training plans
• ongoing training on the latest equipment
• Overtime is available and paid at time +1/2
• Competitive pay for qualified technicians with relevant experience and manufacturer training, starting at $33.00+ per hour.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree