Rental Field Service Technician

Fabick Cat•Butler, WI

About The Position

Fabick Cat is hiring a Rental Field Service Technician to diagnose construction equipment repair needs and perform designated repairs on customer- or company-owned machines, including Caterpillar equipment. The role involves troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems; performing preventive maintenance and general machine upkeep; and identifying faults in electronics, hydraulics, power trains, engines, and overall machine performance using diagnostic laptops, gauges, and instruments. The technician may occasionally operate machines to determine repair needs or assess completed repairs. The technician disassembles and assembles machine components to manufacturer specifications using hand and pneumatic tools, specialized tooling, and occasionally basic welding equipment. The role also involves interpreting equipment manuals, work orders, and machine schematics; researching repair needs and ordering parts; loading and unloading equipment or components; and complying with OSHA safety and health rules. The position may require shift work as needed on first and second shifts, outdoor work, and exposure to seasonal heat and cold, oils and greases, and noise. The role requires occasional lifting or moving of up to 75 pounds.

Requirements

High school education or GED equivalent.
Technical, vocational, trade school education, or equivalent.
Two to five years of experience troubleshooting and repairing heavy equipment; Caterpillar experience is preferred.
Experience diagnosing equipment using laptop computers, gauges, and instruments across machine systems, including electronics, hydraulics, power trains, engines, and general machine performance.
Knowledge and experience with heavy equipment, mining equipment, systems, engines, and components.
Knowledge of basic tools and tool usage, including basic welding skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and maintain a high level of organization.
Good problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and good work habits.
Above-average math, science, and English skills.
Ability to read and interpret machine schematics.
Self-motivation and desire to perform at a high level.
Ability to obtain MSHA certification, or existing MSHA certification.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
Ability to perform work involving long periods of standing; working outside; stooping, bending, squatting, or working in a prone position; and periodic exposure to seasonal heat and cold, oils and greases, and noise.

Nice To Haves

Caterpillar equipment experience.
Journeyman status.
Proficiency with computers and aspects of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Diagnose construction equipment repair needs and perform designated repairs on customer- or company-owned machines, including Caterpillar equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Perform preventive maintenance and general machine upkeep.
Detect faults in machine electronics, hydraulics, power trains, engines, and general performance using diagnostic laptops, gauges, and instruments.
Occasionally operate machines to determine repair needs or assess repairs.
Disassemble and assemble machine components to manufacturer specifications using hand tools, pneumatic tools, and specialized tooling.
Occasionally use basic welding equipment.
Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
Research repair needs and order parts as needed.
Load or unload equipment or components from customer-owned or common carrier vehicles.
Comply with OSHA safety and health rules.
Perform other duties as assigned.