Road Service Technician

BIRKEYS FARM STORE•Urbana, IL

3d•$40,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

A service technician diagnoses and performs standard mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs, and assembles equipment for the company and its customers. Performs work in an efficient and accurate manner to ensure customer satisfaction and company profitability.

Requirements

Individual should be able to set work priorities and work independently in the absence of supervision and be able to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Individual must have the ability to maintain high degree of motivation in team members to retain the focus of providing the highest level of customer satisfaction.
The individual should have a steady work record, the ability to operate a variety of equipment safely to diagnose, adjust, and repair malfunctions; read and understand operators and repair manuals, and must be able to perform each of the essential position functions.
Ability to get around the dealership and grounds for various tasks.
Ability to tolerate up and down movement with bending or stooping including reaching above and below shoulder height with arms and hands.
Ability to be on ones feet for extended periods of time.
Ability to climb a ladder with the ability to carry an object while climbing.
Ability to operate equipment or other power equipment as necessary.
Must meet health assessment requirements.

Nice To Haves

Diesel Certification or 2 yr diesel mech

Responsibilities

Inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot, and locate mechanical deficiencies on Heavy Equipment as assigned by the service manager.
Proper use of diagnostic equipment.
Determine extent of necessary repairs including identifying major power-train overhaul needs.
Prepare orders for required services.
Source and order parts as needed.
Repair and/or replace all components of diesel engines, hydraulic, air conditioning, electrical, and suspension systems, drive trains, steering, braking, material handling, and operator comfort systems.
Read, analyze, and interpret technical information from schematics, technical manuals, drawings and procedures, and governmental regulations.
Perform welding and brazing, fabricate and modify parts, equipment, miscellaneous structures and attachments.
Keep service manager informed on special parts orders, shortages and malfunctions.
Complete all work orders (including warranty information) and time sheets in a legible, accurate, and timely manner.
Maintain a current knowledge of products, technology and models by participating in educational opportunities, reading technical and regulation publications.
Work as part of a team, offering and seeking assistance when needed.
Keep shop vehicles clean and serviced.
Help control expenses and produce as much quality work as possible.
Help maintain cleanliness, neatness and safety of personal workspace, building and lot.
Maintain a safe working environment and adhere to company safety program at all times.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Ensure every customer is satisfied with the products, services and support of all staff.
Resolve customers concerns efficiently and effectively.
Promote a positive attitude at all times.
Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
Exhibit Birkey's high level of customer service on a daily basis.
Acknowledge appreciation of clients and customer.