Heavy Equipment Field Service Technician/Mechanic - San Angelo

Job description

Heavy Equipment Field Service Technician/Mechanic - San Angelo

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. is a leading distributor of heavy equipment and cranes in the central United States. We are at the forefront of today’s construction industry growth and have several exciting job opportunities for talented, energized professionals across the region who want to join our Kirby-Smith family!

The Heavy Equipment Field Service Technician operates a mobile service vehicle and travels to customer locations in the San Angelo, TX area to perform in-field repairs on various brands of heavy equipment. This will include diagnosing issues, ordering parts, writing technical reports, maintaining the care of company assets, and communicating professionally with others. They will perform quality work as efficiently and profitably as possible.

Essential Functions:

Communicates and supports the Kirby Smith vision and core values of One Mission, One Team, One Plan, One Goal

Performs field repairs and maintenance with little or no direct supervision

Diagnoses and evaluates problems with equipment and makes repairs using established guidelines, following established flat rates

Plans, methods, and sequence of performing assigned repairs

Models safe work habits and abides by all safety policies and procedures always

Keeps rework within established guidelines

Makes overnight stays on or near job sites when required

Completes required paperwork efficiently and promptly

Attends factory and other training as specified by the supervisor

Maintains the service truck in good working condition and cleanliness

Completes daily, monthly, and annual safety and vehicle inspections

Consistently exhibits professional demeanor with customers, managers, and colleagues

Promotes goodwill with customers and exhibits excellent customer relations behaviors

Consistent and reliable on-site attendance

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Ability to speak, read, and write in English

Two (2) years of continuous experience in diagnosing and repairing construction equipment

Ability to read complex hydraulic and electrical schematics

Furnish and maintain a set of tools and any specialty tools required by the company

Ability to work overtime, stay overnight, and work on the weekend when needed

Possesses and maintains a valid driver’s license; CDL if required

Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid DOT medical card

Must be living in or near San Angelo, TX

Physical Requirements:

Pushes/Pulls/Lifts/Carries up to 100 pounds without assistance

Physical ability to squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop, climb, and reach overhead

Ability to work in extreme heat or cold and wet, damp, dusty, or windy conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noises, hazardous materials, and fumes/odors

Physical ability to perform maintenance on equipment for extended hours, with continual mounting and dismounting throughout the workday

Adheres to personal protective equipment (PPE) policy and maintain individual PPE in a functional condition

This is considered a Safety-Sensitive position.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Worksite address

abilene, TX, 79608, US

Who can apply

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