What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lube Field Technician position at Brandeis Machinery and Supply Co.?
Job Summary: The Field Lube Service Tech is the primary frontline Brandeis representative, The technician will perform routine scheduled machine maintenance, as well as fluids sampling, to a wide variety of construction and mining equipment within a specified geographic territory. The technician is a key resource in identifying and communicating additional machine needs or repairs to the customer and respective branch.
Job Responsibilities:
Perform daily and operational activities to include the following, but not limited to:
- Daily interaction with company and customer personnel
- Operate various heavy equipment
- Inspection of machines for abnormalities or defects
- Perform routine scheduled heavy equipment maintenance
- Perform fluids sampling
- Complete maintenance records
- Information entry / retrieval in computer based systems
- Perform basic machine systems diagnostics
- Perform limited minor repairs
- Operate company vehicle on public highways and customer jobsites
- PM services prospecting and marketing
- Opening / modifying own jobs
- Night and weekend work as required
- Overtime as required
- Must have High School Diploma or equivalent, a 2 year technical degree or comparable military training is preferred
- Must have a minimum of 5 years experience in the heavy equipment industry or a related field
- Must have a valid driver's license, some locations will require "Class B" CDL
- Excellent written and oral communication and basic mathematical skills.
- Proficient with a computer, including the use of Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and diagnostic use using manufacturer provided programs.
- Must have a good working knowledge of equipment operations and mechanical functions, electrical and hydraulic systems and how they are integrated
- Ability to stoop, kneel, push, pull, twist and carry and lift up to 70lbs.
- Ability to climb and perform work on heights of 20 feet
- Able to work in all types of weather conditions
- Capable of working with limited supervision / self-starter
- Maintain excellent customer service
- Must be able to pass a background, physical, and drug screen