What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Service Technician position at Dearing Compressor?
At Dearing Compressor & Pump, our people power everything we do.
They’re not just employees, they’re the heartbeat of our success and the driving force behind our progress. That’s why we treat every team member like family. With a strong, collaborative culture, and a true people-first approach, Dearing isn’t just a place to work, it’s a place to grow, make an impact, and thrive.
Summary: Travels to perform certified startup, package commissioning, package reassembly, warranty repair services and mechanical overhaul/rebuild on Dearing packaged equipment and products manufactured by others, at customer's location, as directed.They’re not just employees, they’re the heartbeat of our success and the driving force behind our progress. That’s why we treat every team member like family. With a strong, collaborative culture, and a true people-first approach, Dearing isn’t just a place to work, it’s a place to grow, make an impact, and thrive.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Performs preventive and corrective field mechanical service.
- Independently diagnose, repair, and rebuild compressors, gas, and/or electric engines in various conditions.
- Included, but not limited to Ariel compressors, CAT/Waukesha engines, and electric motor drives
- Overhaul compressors, understanding wiring, and electrical systems
- Diagnosis of pneumatic and electrical controls; i.e. solenoid valves, relays, and utility (oil and coolant) systems
- Assist in installation alignment, and commissioning of new packages.
- Read electrical schematics with the ability to diagnose and repair electrical issues.
- Responsible for submitting accurate maintenance reports, expense reports, timesheets (digitally) daily.
- Works in collaboration with the Field Service Engineers, customers, and subcontractors.
- Complies with site specific PPE and safety regulations.
- Performs work in various climate, geography, and environmental conditions.
- Ability to work with a team as well as individually
- Provides mentoring and coaching to less experienced team members.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1-5 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- A minimum of one year in a vocational/ technical training or apprenticeship program. Experience repairing heavy equipment, compressors, and gas engines
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as engineering specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write work orders and detailed work summary
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, vendors, employees, and trade associations.
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
- Periodic lifting requirements more than 50 lbs. Must have ability to stand and walk on uneven and varied terrain, climb ladders and stairs; and stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, and crawl depending on the task requirements.
- Clear background check and driver's license is a requirement
- Drug free lifestyle
Dearing's Benefits Program Includes:
- Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- 401k Retirement Plan - Up to a 4% Match
- Competitive Salary