Job Description
Position Summary:
We are seeking a mechanically skilled Field Service Technician to join a growing organization that is recognized as an industry leader in its field. This is a hands-on role focused primarily on field troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, repair, and service of complex mechanical equipment utilizing diesel engines, hydraulic systems, pumps, rotating components, and related mechanical systems. Most of your time will be spent supporting customers throughout the St. Louis region and surrounding territories, with some work performed in the company shop. The position includes regional travel and occasional overnight stays, but is not a full-time nationwide travel role. This is an excellent opportunity for someone coming from a background in heavy equipment, construction equipment, equipment rental, diesel repair, hydraulic service, industrial maintenance, pumps, generators, or other mechanically intensive field service environments.
Why Join Us?- This is an opportunity to join a growing, established organization and industry leader where skilled technicians play an important role in supporting customers and keeping critical equipment operating.
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Company-provided tools and/or service equipment
- Ongoing technical training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Stable, year-round work
- Exposure to a variety of equipment and technical challenges
What You'll Do:- Travel to customer locations to troubleshoot, diagnose, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment.
- Perform hands-on service of equipment utilizing: Diesel-powered engines, Hydraulic systems and components, Pumps and motors, Bearings, shafts, seals, and rotating assemblies, and Mechanical drive systems and related components
- Diagnose mechanical and hydraulic problems using a combination of testing, inspection, schematics, and hands-on troubleshooting.
- Complete preventive maintenance and scheduled service.
- Identify worn or failed components and determine appropriate repairs.
- Remove, repair, replace, and install mechanical components as needed.
- Assist with equipment startup, testing, and commissioning.
- Perform service and repair work in both customer facilities and the company shop.
- Communicate clearly with customers regarding equipment condition, repairs, and recommended maintenance.
- Complete service documentation and maintain accurate records of work performed.
- Work independently in the field while having access to technical support when needed.
- Maintain company tools, service vehicle, and equipment in a safe and professional manner.
- Follow company and customer safety requirements.
What We're Looking For:- We are primarily looking for someone with strong mechanical troubleshooting abilities. Experience may come from a variety of industries.
- Heavy Equipment Technician
- Heavy Equipment Mechanic
- Diesel Technician
- Diesel Mechanic
- Field Service Technician
- Field Service Mechanic
- Construction Equipment Technician
- Equipment Rental Technician
- Road Technician
- Mobile Equipment Mechanic
- Hydraulic TechnicianIndustrial Mechanic
- Pump Technician
- Generator Technician
- Agricultural Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Maintenance Technician
- Preferred Experience
- Experience troubleshooting and repairing diesel-powered equipment.
- Working knowledge of hydraulic systems, including pumps, motors, hoses, cylinders, valves, and related components.
- Experience working with mechanically complex equipment.
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems rather than simply replace parts.
- Experience with rotating equipment, pumps, bearings, shafts, seals, gearboxes, or similar components is beneficial.
- Ability to read mechanical drawings, diagrams, service manuals, and hydraulic schematics.
- Experience performing field service work is strongly preferred.
- Comfortable working independently at customer locations.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Prior experience with our specific equipment is not required. Candidates with strong diesel, hydraulic, heavy equipment, or industrial mechanical experience can be trained on the systems we service.
- TravelMost travel is regional.
- Technicians will generally return home after local and regional service calls.
- Some overnight travel will be required depending on customer needs and project location.
- Travel is substantially more regional than a traditional nationwide traveling field service position.
- If you enjoy troubleshooting mechanical equipment, working independently, interacting with customers, and solving problems in the field, this position offers a strong combination of technical challenge, variety, stability, and career growth.#HP
