Field Technician (Heavy Equipment)

Job Description

Job Description

Leavitt Machinery is one of the fastest growing material handling equipment dealerships in North America. With an entrepreneurial spirit, mission-driven approach, and customer-focused mindset, Leavitt has achieved consistent growth over the past 25 years. With a focus on learning and continuous improvement, we are proud to invest in our people and offer a progressive and flexible work culture where you can develop and advance your career while focusing on meaningful work. Leavitt Machinery is an integral entity of Leavitt Industrial Group.

The Opportunity

Leavitt Machinery is looking for a mechanically skilled Field Technician (Heavy Equipment) to join our Service team in Tukwila, Washington. Reporting to the Service Manager, the Field Technician will be assigned to a variety of machinery repair tasks required by our loyal customers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

As a Field Technician your key responsibilities will include :

Diagnosing, repairing, and completing routine maintenance and safety inspections on a variety of material handling equipment and machinery

Maintaining effective and consistent communication with the Service Dispatcher regarding ongoing Service jobs, and completing assigned tasks in a timely manner

Discussing Service job details with customers and communicating a clear understanding of the job scope and repair requirements

Communicating with the Parts department via phone and email to ensure required parts are ordered, and preparing required parts before visiting job sites

Maintaining proper documentation where needed, including work order forms and warranty paperwork

Reporting any safety incidents promptly and adhering to all safety policies

Required Skills & Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, knowledge, and competencies :

At least 5 years of heavy equipment or automotive repair experience in a related industry

Relevant Trade Certification is considered a strong asset

Experience with hydraulics and diagnosing and servicing electric engines is a strong asset

Previous aerial platform and lift truck experience is required

Strong communication skills, including the ability to partner effectively with external customers and internal stakeholders

Excellent problem-solving skills and strong aptitude for learning and applying mechanical and technical concepts

Strong work ethic and a positive attitude

High school diploma

Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to customer sites in the region is required

Benefits & Perks

Leavitt Machinery USA is proud to offer competitive compensation and flexible benefits coverage for all eligible employees :

Company-matched 401K contributions

Comprehensive and competitive medical health care plan

Medical benefits and extended health service coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Dental plan and vision plan

Telehealth plan with MDLive

Life insurance and disability insurance

Employee assistance programs

Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

Boot and tool allowance

The base pay range for this role is : $27.38 to $44.52 per hour depending on experience.

This is an onsite role based in Tukwila, Washington .

Leavitt Machinery would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however; only qualified applicants will be contacted by Talent Acquisition for an interview. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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