Service Field Tech Jrnymn (CMD-506)
About The Position
The Service Technician Journeyman serves as a lead worker overseeing two or more lower-level Service Technicians and provides technical assistance with diagnosing and repairing heavy equipment. Working under supervisory guidance, the Journeyman schedules work, monitors the quality of completed work, and supports customer relations. The role may also include helping train lower-level workers in mechanical repair techniques and performing other duties as assigned. The position involves fabricating, modifying, and installing equipment and replacement parts; troubleshooting and repairing heavy machinery and its mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and climate-control systems; servicing and tuning gas and diesel engines; and overhauling engines and major components. The technician also maintains tools, equipment, and the work area.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 3 years of experience in the construction and mining machinery industry.
- Working knowledge of standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment used to repair and maintain machinery and engines.
- Knowledge of safety issues related to tools, equipment, and supplies used in equipment repair.
- Skills using hand tools, mechanized tools, jacks, and hoists.
- Skills using diagnostic testing and tuning equipment and gas and electric welding equipment.
- Ability to pass and maintain drug and alcohol testing requirements under WPI policy.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and bend and twist several times a day.
- Ability to read manuals and schematics and rebuild engines and major driveline components.
- Dependability and ability to work independently.
- Ability to maintain good client relations and communicate with other mechanics about repair work needed.
- Current driver’s license and an acceptable driving record under WPI insurance carrier standards when driving a company vehicle.
- Ability to effectively operate test equipment and demonstrate good troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to read hydraulic and electrical schematics.
- Ability to work weekends as necessary and, potentially, in inclement weather or hazardous work environments.
Nice To Haves
- Graduation from an accredited trade school is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee two or more lower-level Service Technicians.
- Provide technical assistance in diagnosing and repairing heavy equipment.
- Schedule work under supervisory guidance, monitor quality control, and support customer relations.
- Fabricate, modify, and install special equipment or replacement parts using mills, lathes, welders, torch sets, plasma cutters, and metal-cutting saws.
- Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and perform repairs.
- Repair and service track drive sprockets, rails, idler wheels, hand bars, track adjusters, hydraulics, reversers, final drives, brake bands, steering clutches, and hydrostatic transmissions.
- Service, diagnose, and repair speed tandem drive axles with air or electric shift, hydrostatic-driven systems, and heavy-duty multi-axle suspensions.
- Tune gas and diesel engines; service valves, fuel filters, and turbochargers; pressure-check fuel filters; and adjust injector heights, fuel racks, and governors.
- Diagnose problems, disassemble units, repair or replace parts, and reassemble cooling, drive, brake, electrical, steering, heating and air-conditioning, hydraulic, and air systems.
- Overhaul and replace engines and rebuild components.
- Diagnose, service, and repair mechanical and computer electronic controls, transmissions, computer-controlled automatic transmissions, and pneumatic systems on heavy equipment.
- Keep tools, equipment, and the work area clean, organized, and in good working condition.
- May assist in training lower-level workers in mechanical repair techniques.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
