What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Field Service Technician position at KSI?
Heavy Equipment Field Service Technician
Onsite: Cedar Rapids, IA
Travel: Regional travel, mostly same-day (10% winter months, 70% summer months).
Our client, a local leader in aggregate processing equipment and custom fabrications, to add one to two Heavy Equipment Field Service Technicians to their team.
This is a full-time, hands-on role where you’ll diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy equipment both in the shop and out in the field. They’re looking for dependable, hardworking people who don’t mind putting in 40–50 hours a week during the busy season. Prior heavy equipment experience is a big plus.
What You’ll Do
- Operate and inspect new and used machines to diagnose defects and ensure proper operation
- Diagnose and repair heavy equipment in the shop and in the field
- Travel to customer sites for service calls (mostly local/day trips; some overnight travel for larger projects)
- Complete and submit service reports after each job, with accurate details for the office and customer
- Follow MSHA and OSHA safety regulations on every job
- Maintain and clean shop areas, service trucks, and field equipment
- Represent the company professionally with customers and coworkers
- Assist with other service tasks as assigned by the Service Manager
What We’re Looking For
- Reliable and willing to work 40–50 hours per week (some Saturdays in busy season)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Technical trade school training or hands-on experience with hydraulics and electrical circuits a plus
- Strong mechanical background and troubleshooting skills
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Good communication skills with coworkers and customers
- Comfortable with physical work: bending, stooping, standing, climbing, crawling, pushing, and pulling
- Basic reading, math, computer, and record-keeping skills
Pay & Schedule
- Pay: $30–$35 per hour (based on experience)
- Overtime: Time and a half after 40 hours
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM (first shift)
- Travel: Seasonal — about 10% in winter, up to 70% in summer (mostly local/day trips)
Benefits start right away:
- Paid holidays from day one
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Vacation starts accruing after 30 days (15 paid days in your first full year)
- Company-provided uniforms
👉 Apply today through KSI to be considered for this direct-hire opportunity with our client.
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Salary : $30 - $35
