What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Field Technician / Mechanic position at Foley Equipment?
Foley Equipment is the authorized Caterpillar dealer in Kansas and NW Missouri.
OurEquipment Field Technicianis primarily responsible for troubleshooting, servicing and repairing heavy machinery at the customer's worksite. This includes large and small earthmoving equipment. You represent Foley Equipment off-site and help our customers with critical repairs.
Hourly Base Rate: $28.68 - $63.63 / hour
Benefits:
- Tool Reimbursement
- Work Boot Reimbursement
- Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement
- Uniforms and Cleaning Services
- Paid Annual Training
- Long-term Incentive Program
- 401(k) with Matching
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Dependent Care Account
- HSA / FSA Options
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Life / AD&D / Short-Term Disability / Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Company Laptop for Troubleshooting and Ordering Parts
- Clearly Defined Path of Progression for Technical Advancement
What You Will Do in This Role:
- Perform all levels of repair and preventative maintenance on heavy machinery, diagnose and troubleshoot problems, make recommendations for repairs and perform critical repairs and adjustment
- Must be willing to work overtime as required by fluctuating workloads and available for after-hours calls as needed
- Perform required DOT inspections to ensure service truck is in proper, safe working order
- Test and verify correct operation of all repairs and adjustments
- Develop and maintain long-lasting working relationships with customers
- Travel is required for training and/or to assist at other locations.
Physical & Working Requirements
- This role involves hands-on mechanical work in a shop environment. The employee must be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. These functions may include:
- Safely and repeatedly lifting components weighing up to 115 pounds without assistance
- Safely lifting, carrying, and lowering components weighing up to 65 pounds without assistance
- Frequent pushing, pulling, and carrying of heavy materials
- Climbing on and off equipment and working at varying heights
- Standing, bending, and working in physically demanding positions for extended periods
- Safely operating tools and equipment
Our Ideal Candidate:
- Basic mechanical knowledge including electrical and hydraulics
- Class A CDL required or ability to obtain CDL within three months of start date
- General knowledge of basic hand tools, air tools, precision measuring tools and instruments
- Must be able to read and comprehend specifications, service and parts literature, technical bulletins and other related publications
- Ability to drive and valid CDL license required
What Will Put You Ahead:
- Experience working within the diesel mechanics industry (specifically with CAT earthmoving equipment)
- Stable work history
- Class A CDL
- Ability to foster positive relationships internally and externally
Foley Industries - Foley Equipment, Foley Power Solutions, Foley Rental, and SITECH Central - proudly stands at the forefront of progress, serving customers in Kansas and Western Missouri for over nine decades. With a dedicated team of over 1,000 employees, we are committed to delivering exceptional service, top-quality parts and rentals, and unparalleled sales support across a comprehensive range of Caterpillar and allied construction equipment, power generation solutions, and cutting-edge SITECH construction technology. As we continue to empower our customers' success, we invite you to explore the endless opportunities that await you at Foley. To learn more about our company and join our team of industry leaders, please visit www.FoleyEq.com.
Foley Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Race/Gender/Veteran/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity). To request a reasonable accommodation or assistance in completing the application, call 316-943-4211 or email careers@foleyeq.com.
*At this time Foley does not participate in any Visa sponsorship programs.
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Salary : $29 - $64