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Austin Hose•Odessa, TX

13h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing hydraulic systems and components. The essential functions include determining the overall condition of machines through inspections, providing maintenance, and diagnosing issues with hydraulic and electrical systems. The technician will identify the nature and causes of defects or malfunctions using diagnostic machines and consulting manuals. Responsibilities also include overhauling and repairing hydraulic components, fitting fluid lines and pipes, and assembling/disassembling parts. Maintaining records of hydraulic system conditions and repairs, restoring equipment to working order, and frequently inspecting company equipment for safe operation are key duties. The role also involves fostering positive relationships with other Austin Hose departments to resolve problems, adhering to safety requirements and company policies, and ensuring certifications are current. Flexibility, including working overtime and performing responsibilities not specifically identified, is expected.

Requirements

Experience and/or educational background related to mechanics, electronics, or hydraulic systems.
Ability to work in a stressful environment with quickness to identify problems and expedite a solution.
Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, understandable manner and listen attentively to others, understand material, and provide instructions to associates.
Possess dexterity and strong mathematical and organizational skills.
Ability to maintain a good working relationship with co-workers, supervisors, management, and various personnel.
Ability to move objects and service-related tools that may weigh up to 75 pounds.
Frequent stooping, bending, squatting, kneeling required for service and/or repair.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair hydraulic systems and components.
Determine overall condition of machines through inspections and provide maintenance.
Diagnose issues with hydraulic and electrical systems.
Identify nature and causes of defects or malfunctions in lines or other parts of the system using diagnostic machines and consulting operating manuals.
Overhaul and repair hydraulic components.
Fit fluid lines and pipes.
Assemble and disassemble parts and systems; clean and lubricate parts.
Record condition of hydraulic systems, including malfunctions observed and repairs.
Restore equipment to working order through component replacement and/or repair.
Frequently inspect company equipment to ensure operating correctly and safely.
Ensure a clean and organized facility.
Develop, work with, and maintain positive relationships with all Austin Hose departments to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
Adhere to all company safety requirements and company policies.
Ensure all education and safety certifications are current.
Be flexible, including working overtime and performing responsibilities not specifically identified in the job description and assuming new responsibilities for the betterment of Austin Hose.