What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Service and Delivery Technician 1 - 30% Travel position at Chemtek?
Take Your Mechanical Skills into the Field
Chemtek is a family-owned American manufacturer that has served the asphalt industry for 50 years. Our PavePro products and chemical-delivery systems are used by asphalt producers and paving companies to improve safety, cleanliness, and operating efficiency.
We are seeking a Field Service Technician I to install, maintain, and repair Chemtek spray and delivery equipment at customer locations. This position combines hands-on shop work, regional customer service and delivery, equipment installation, troubleshooting, and approximately 30% travel.
This is a good opportunity for a mechanically skilled person who is ready to work more independently and develop a career in industrial field service.
What You’ll Do
- Install chemical storage, pumping, spray, and delivery systems at asphalt plants and other customer locations.
- Work on your own to complete standard equipment installations with limited supervision.
- Diagnose and repair common problems involving pumps, hoses, valves, filters, fittings, plumbing, and basic electrical components.
- Deliver PavePro chemical products in totes, drums, or concentrate containers.
- Perform scheduled preventive-maintenance inspections and repairs.
- Maintain accurate work orders, inspection reports, parts records, and customer-service notes.
- Communicate job status, equipment problems, and recommended repairs to customers and Chemtek management.
- Maintain assigned tools, spare parts, service vehicle, and safety equipment.
What We’re Looking For
- Someone who loves fixing things - Is a natural mechanic wants to learn more about industrial equipment.
- Someone who likes helping people.
- At least 2 years mechanical experience with equipment maintenance, pumps, plumbing, automotive repair, agricultural equipment, or manufacturing.
- Ability to complete routine mechanical repairs independently.
- Basic understanding of electrical systems, wiring, switches, motors, or 12-volt controls is preferred.
- Provides Own Tools and had ability to use hand tools, power tools, meters, and common diagnostic equipment.
- At least two years of safe driving experience.
- Ability to operate a heavy-duty pickup or service truck and tow a utility trailer.
- CDL license is preferred but Not Required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOT Medical Card
- Ability and willingness to travel approximately 30%, including overnight travel.
- Ability to work independently on active industrial sites and follow PPE and site-safety requirements.
- Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to work occasionally on elevated industrial platforms, ladders, and catwalks.
Schedule
- Full-time, hourly position.
- Primarily Monday through Friday.
- Approximately 30% travel, including overnight assignments.
- Some early starts and overtime may be required during the paving season.
Benefits
- Tax Free Health Cost Reimbursement benefit for you and your family.
- 401(k) with company contribution.
- 2 Weeks Paid vacation.
- Paid Sick and Personal Time-Off.
- Paid holidays.
- Eight additional paid days off during Chemtek’s Christmas holiday period.
- Company Vehicle
- Opportunity to advance to Field Service II or senior field-service positions.
This is your chance to join a company where your work matters every single day. If you're a safe driver and a hands-on problem solver who takes pride in fixing things right the first time, we want to hear from you.
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Chemtek is an equal opportunity employer.