Heavy Equipment Field Service Technician

Job Description

Job Description

AMECO, a North American leader in Construction Site Services, Product Distribution, and Equipment Rental is seeking an Equipment Field Service Technician to regionally support our rental fleet to include field service and repairs.

The position is based out of our Prairieville, LA facility

Summary : Equipment Field Service Technician is a member of our field service team , handling all aspects of inspecting, repairing, trouble shooting and performing service / maintenance both in the shop or in the field on service calls.

The types of equipment to be worked on entails aerial lifts, forklifts, compressors, and generators, to name a few. Travel would primarily be local to regional (working within an approximate 200-mile radius).

Occasional overnight travel may be required as the workload dictates.

Responsibilities :

• Performs major, and in many cases non-routine service repairs to customers and company owned equipment in the shop and / or in the field to include customer and project sites.
• Completes necessary paperwork, including work orders, part orders, billing and / or warranty information, as applicable.
• Assists other technicians in advance troubleshooting and problem resolution as called upon.
• Frequent interaction / communication with customers concerning repairs and service needs.
• Maintains an orderly work area / service truck.
• Remains compliant with all applicable policies and procedures / standards.
• Adheres to and supports AMECO’s Health, Safety and Environmental policies.
• Meets expectations on attendance and punctuality.
• Plans, organizes, and carries out assignments as directed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• Must have strong mechanical and troubleshooting aptitude.
• Able to reference, understand and interpret equipment manuals and blueprints.
• A combination of education and related equipment troubleshooting and repair experience equaling five (5) + years.
• Must have job-related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job.
• Experience working with / on hydraulics, pneumatics, and electric equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors.
• Experience troubleshooting / working on the following types of equipment : aerial lifts, forklifts, compressors, welding machines and other general industrial construction equipment.
• Requires a professional and customer service demeanor.
• As a non-CDL driver, this field position would require a valid driver’s license with a good driving record, along with the ability to pass associated driver requirements to include MVR, driver physical, road test.
• This position operates with minimal supervision and may assist in training other equipment technicians, as requested.
• Able to perform physical requirements of the job, including, but not limited to lifting, climbing, standing for extended periods of time, and working in inclement weather as workload / assignment dictate.
• Able to work overtime (including weekends) and occasional overnight travel as needed.
• The selected candidate must supply own basic tools, larger tools provided.

Working Conditions

Various levels of environmental conditions including but not limited to project worksites and vendor / client facilities which may have temporary office space, moving mechanical parts and vibration;

high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles and extreme temperatures and high noise levels.