Field Service Preventative Maintenance Technician

POSITION PURPOSE:
The Preventative Maintenance Field Service Technician (Lube Technician) performs onsite preventive maintenance including lighter duty maintenance and repair services on a variety of rental equipment to ensure that the equipment continues to run according to manufacturer’s specifications and is in optimal ready to use condition for rental customers.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Safely operate a Class C service body type truck on public roadways, on and off road on customer jobsites in all types of weather and lighting conditions.

2. Responsible for keeping the company truck and work site safe, clean, well maintained, and stocked appropriately.

3. Record maintenance and repair work performed by completing necessary paperwork in a timely and detailed manner

4. Perform diagnostic troubleshooting and failure analysis on components and systems

5. Perform equipment inspections to identify potential problems and safety concerns such as abuse, defects, and wear.

6. Perform basic welding as necessary where applicable based on skill, knowledge and/or qualifications

7. Complete basic and advanced technical training as assigned

8. Maintain parts and supplies needed for job completion

9. Maintain a culture of safety, participate in all safety meetings, and having knowledge of and obeying all branch and jobsite safety requirements and practices.

10. Must be able to interact with customers while representing a high level of customer service.

11. Perform other service and maintenance related duties as assigned

Basic Knowledge & Competencies:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Basic knowledge or training in automotive, diesel, equipment repair. Familiarity with machinery and/or equipment used in construction, distribution, or manufacturing industry a plus.
• Proficient mechanical aptitude, technical knowledge, problem- solving & efficient time management skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills, detail oriented.

Previous Experience/Education:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Mechanical or trade school certificate preferred
• 3 months + experience in equipment repair or related industry preferred
• Welding and/or fabrication skills and/or experience preferred
• Must be 18 years of age with a valid driver’s license

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Standing, walking, lifting, twisting, and bending on a frequent basis
• Must be able to safely navigate and walk customer jobsites
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
• Work in outside conditions in both cold and heat climates
• Must furnish own tools