Position Purpose:  

The Heavy Equipment Field Service Technician operates a mobile service vehicle and travels to customer  locations 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 obtain and maintain a valid DOT medical card