Heavy Equipment Field Technician

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 75 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.

Job Description

Job Description:

Heavy Equipment Field Technician

Responsible for repairs and maintenance on large construction equipment.

Pay: $42 - $46 an hour

The typical DAY shift is Monday-Friday (Saturdays as needed) 7am-3:30pm

• Start and end time may vary depending on the workload and job needs. *
• *Home base for this opportunity will be in Greenfield, Indiana area. However, there will be extensive travel involved for this position and this individual will spend much of their time traveling to complete repairs on multiple jobsites across Indiana, This can include southwest Ohio region as well. We are open to applicants who live between these areas.*
  
  

Duties And Responsibilities

• Diagnosis and repair transmissions, engines, differentials, electrical and hydraulic components associated with heavy construction equipment in a field environment.
• Utilize a laptop computer for information and diagnostic purposes for the safe assembly and disassembly of components.
• Write and complete service reports.
• Participate in company training programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• This position is focusing on Heavy equipment, this will also include trucks, trailers and small construction equipment as needed.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Two-year technical degree in diesel technology, heavy equipment mechanics, or similar preferred.
• 5 years’ experience preferred
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Use hand tools, air tools, test equipment, powered shop tools, and overhead crane.
• Operation of a variety of types of equipment
• Diagnosis and repair of diesel engines
• Maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of equipment electrical systems
• Diagnose and repair aftertreatment systems
• Hydraulic troubleshooting
• Use of hydraulic and electrical schematics
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on heavy equipment.
• Crane knowledge a plus
• Ability to properly document work completed
• Desire to take on new challenges
• Willingness to work on a variety of equipment in both the shop and field environment
  
  

Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.