What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Technician I position at MPW?
JOB FUNCTION:
This position is responsible for the operation of equipment at a given customer site. This position will be
accountable for delivering and maintaining high standards of customer service through business
operations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Sets up site including water blast hose, or vacuum hose.
2. Transports equipment to the job site.
3. Completes minor repair on vehicles or equipment as needed.
4. Ensures oil and other fluids are maintained as specified levels.
5. Works along with labor force in completing manual tasks, using specialized equipment as
necessary to break loose material for vacuuming, water blasting surfaces clean and/or lancing
pipes tubes or holes.
6. Ensures equipment is clean prior to return to MPW branch locations.
7. Performs other duties as directed.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. This position is called upon to support the labor force personnel in job task completion.
2. At times this position works along side with labor force.
3. This person must be mechanically inclined in an effort to maintain pumps and equipment at
the jobsite often without the luxury of tools and a shop.
4. This position may be called in at various hours and days of the week 24/7, due to the
emergency response nature of the business.
5. Several long and non-traditional hours are required as a regular part of this position.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Ability to move up to 50 Lbs., with or without accommodation.
2. Ability to maintain a consistent workload that involves physical manual labor.
3. Ability to maintain alertness and fitness for duty.
4. Ability to position oneself for work conducted in and around confined spaces.
5. Ability to wear respirators in environments that may expose you to chemicals, fumes, etc.
6. Ability to maintain workloads that may include travel to a variety of states for days or weeks,
and daily timeframes that could exceed the typical 8-hour shift.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High School Diploma with specialization in industrial or vocational trades preferred.
2. Some High School Education acceptable.
3. CDL ideal.
4. Specific exposure to an equipment or maintenance environment.
5. Understanding of mechanical concepts a plus.
6. MPW Certification on the operation of the operation of one piece of equipment consisting of
Water blaster, Wet/Dry Vacuuming, and/or Wash Truck.
7. Specific knowledge of heavy equipment operation and/or repair a plus.
8. 1-2 years “hands on” experience with equipment maintenance.