Role Description

Qualifications

• Equipment repair
• Heavy equipment operation
• 3 years
• High school diploma or GED
• Trade school
• Welding
• Communication skills
• Mechanical knowledge

Full Job Description

Field Service Technician - Milwaukee, WI

Founded in 1957, Client is a family-owned and operated independent construction equipment distributor with three branches in Wisconsin, two locations in Minnesota, and a subsidiary in Illinois. We offer a wide variety of new, used, and rental heavy equipment as well as complete parts and service support to contractors and the industry.

Client is seeking a self-motivated Field Service Technician who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot and diagnose Construction equipment and Crushing/screening Equipment for needed repairs and perform designated repairs on customer or company-owned machines as directed. Repairs are made on, but not limited to LIEBHERR, ROADTECH, GOMACO, MANITOWOC, GROVE, and many other exceptional brands of equipment.
• Technician skills include, but are not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of construction, mining, paving, and lifting equipment.
• Preventive maintenance and general machine upkeep.
• Detection of faults through the use of diagnostic laptop computers, gauges, and instruments in all machine systems: electronics, hydraulics, power train, engines, and general machine performance is expected. Occasional operation of a machine in the determination of repair need or repair assessment may occur.
• Disassemble and assemble machines and components to the manufacturer's specifications through the use of hand tools, pneumatic tools, and any specialized tooling provided by American State.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Research repair needs and order parts as needed.

Education/Experience

• High school education or GED equivalent required. Technical, vocational, trade school education or equivalent is a plus.
• Three to five years of experience troubleshooting, repairing and servicing heavy equipment
• Knowledge of basic tools and tool usage, including basic welding skills.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment that requires multitasking while maintaining a high level of organization.

Must demonstrate good, mechanical aptitude, excellent communication skills

• - both oral and written, good work habits, and self-motivation to perform at one's highest level.

Travel

• 25% or more

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Experience:

• hydraulic troubleshooting: 3 years (Required)
• Mechanical knowledge: 4 years (Required)
• repairing and servicing heavy equipment: 4 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• South Milwaukee, WI 53172 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• South Milwaukee, WI 53172: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person