Resident Field Technician

Western States Equipment•Pasco, WA

7d•$52,000 - $106,080•Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Field Technician manages a customer base and assigned territory, scheduling all customer work, generating new business, and maintaining customer relations. This role involves conducting machine performance and diagnostic tests, interpreting results, and making independent decisions regarding machine repair. The technician provides services as needed, using troubleshooting methods to repair and diagnose machine and attachment failures according to time requirement guidelines (TRG) standards. They adapt knowledge of Caterpillar machine systems to troubleshoot and repair new equipment models. Work is performed in the field or at customer locations, which may include overtime and overnight assignments. The technician is responsible for repairing machines without error, consistently meeting time requirement guidelines, and efficiently handling warranty and service letter issues. They utilize web-based STW, SIS, and ET effectively, perform tasks according to outlined procedures, and conduct business professionally, maintaining self-control and integrity in stressful situations. Adherence to customer requirements, ordering necessary parts, evaluating parts for reusability and failure cause, and completing service reports, time entry, and other paperwork daily via email are key aspects of the role. Communication with customers regarding machine issues, problem resolution plans, and repair status is essential. The technician must adhere to all customer care standards and actively promote safety at Western States, following all applicable safety policies, procedures, and standards. They may also participate in training and support Western States’ strategic programs, projects, and initiatives, working within and promoting the organization's vision, mission, and values. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to self-schedule and perform duties with minimal supervision required.
Knowledge and use of Microsoft computer products or other comparable systems required.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others to include customers, vendors, employees and the public.
Knowledgeable in all Caterpillar machine systems.
Ability to work overtime with minimal notice required.
Ability to drive for long periods of time and travel away from home as required.
Consistent attendance.
Proof of high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
Five years experience in diagnosis and repair of heavy equipment.
Prior experience in troubleshooting methods and systems required.
Must own required tools.
Must have a current CDL with air brake experience and acceptable driving record.
Must meet DOT requirements.
Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write in English).

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree or technical training from an accredited vocational school preferred.
Knowledge of scrapers and crawler tractors, loaders, excavators, off highway trucks, preferred.
Caterpillar experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages customer base and assigned territory.
Schedules all customer work.
Generates new business and maintains customer relations.
Conducts necessary machine performance and diagnostic tests, interprets results and makes an independent decision as to the extent of machine repair.
Provides services anytime as needed.
Uses troubleshooting methods to repair and diagnose machine and attachment failures and performs repairs according to time requirement guidelines (TRG) standards.
Escalates unresolved issues to Technical Communicators for further research and assistance.
Adapts knowledge of Caterpillar machine systems to troubleshoot and repair new equipment models.
Performs work in the field or at customer locations which can include overtime and overnight assignments.
Repairs machines without error and consistently repairs machines within the time requirement guidelines.
Repairs warranty and service letter issues efficiently and as soon as possible.
Uses web based STW, SIS, and ET effectively to address technical issues.
Performs all required tasks in accordance with outlined procedures.
Conducts business professionally.
Maintains self control and integrity in stressful situations.
Maintains a professional image.
Adheres to all customer requirements while on job site.
Orders parts required to complete repairs.
Evaluates parts to determine reusability and cause of failure.
Completes service reports, time entry, and all other paperwork and reporting on a laptop and submits them daily via e-mail.
Communicates machine issues, problem resolution plan(s) and status of repair(s) to customer during repairs.
Adheres to all customer care standards.
Actively cares and advocates safety at Western States.
Adhere to all applicable safety policies, procedures and standards.
May accomplish training and serve as a team member in support of Western States’ strategic programs, projects, and initiatives.
Work within and promote corporate vision, mission, and values of the organization.
Performs other duties as assigned.