Field Mechanic

Reputable deep rooted heavy equipment company in the Columbus area is looking to add Field Mechanics to their growing teams!

*Competitive salary
*Opportunity for advancement
*Medical
*Dental
*Life insurance
*401K
*Pension
*Generous PTO

The Field Service Technician independently repairs machines in the field, shop, or customer’s location. This role removes, installs, repairs, and performs failure analysis of all engines, electrical systems, hydraulics, transmissions, and electronic and computer applications. Five years’ experience and must be able to obtain a CDL if required.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to self-schedule and perform duties with minimal supervision required.
• Knowledge and use of Microsoft computer products or other comparable systems required.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others to include customers, vendors, employees and the public.
• Ability to work overtime with minimal notice required.
• Ability to drive for long periods of time and travel away from home as required.
• Consistent attendance.
• Ability to pass required pre-employment assessments

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proof of high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Associates Degree or technical training from an accredited vocational school preferred.
• Five years’ experience in diagnosis and repair of heavy equipment. Knowledge of scrapers and crawler tractors, loaders, excavators, off highway trucks, required.
• Prior experience in troubleshooting methods and systems required.
• Must own required tools.
• Must have a current CDL with air brake experience and acceptable driving record. Must meet DOT requirements.
• Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write in English).

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time along with walking, sitting, climbing stairs, reaching pushing, pulling, leaning and twisting.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs in accordance with Lifting Safe Work Practice to include amount and approach.
• Must be able to meet all safety requirements for applicable safety policies.