Technician - Field Service

Fabick Cat•Scott City, MO

26d

About The Position

Fabick Cat is seeking a Field Service Technician to diagnose construction equipment repair needs and perform designated repairs on customer- or company-owned machines. Repairs may include Caterpillar equipment and other heavy equipment. The role involves troubleshooting 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 laptop computers, gauges, and instruments. Occasional machine operation may be needed to determine repair needs or assess repairs. The technician disassembles and assembles machine components to manufacturer specifications using hand and pneumatic tools and specialized tooling. Duties also include occasional use of basic welding equipment, reading equipment manuals and work orders, researching repair needs, ordering parts, loading and unloading equipment or components from vehicles, and complying with OSHA safety and health rules. Other duties may be assigned. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and technical, vocational, or trade-school education or equivalent. Candidates should have two to five years of experience troubleshooting and repairing heavy equipment, with Caterpillar experience preferred. The work may involve long periods of standing, outdoor work, seasonal heat and cold, noise, oils and greases, and shift work as needed on first or second shift. Occasional lifting or moving of up to 75 pounds is required.

Requirements

High school education or GED equivalent.
Technical, vocational, or trade-school education or equivalent.
Two to five years of experience troubleshooting and repairing heavy equipment.
Experience diagnosing equipment using laptop computers, gauges, and instruments across 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 lift and/or move up to 75 pounds occasionally.
Ability to perform the role's physical activities, which include sitting, standing, walking, reading, talking, writing, hearing, stooping, bending, squatting, and working in a prone position.
MSHA certification or ability to become MSHA certified.

Nice To Haves

Caterpillar equipment troubleshooting and repair 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.
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems on equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance and general machine upkeep.
Use diagnostic laptop computers, gauges, and instruments to detect faults in machine systems, including electronics, hydraulics, power trains, engines, and general machine performance.
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 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.