Field Service Technician

The main objective of the Field Service Technician for the Porta-Lathe business unit of PSS Industrial Group is to travel to locations off site, generally in the oilfield industry to repair and maintain pipelines and equipment.  When not in the field, this position works onsite in the Fabrication Shop repairing and maintaining a wide variety of equipment.

Field Service Technicians go through extensive training to obtain an Operator’s Certification and are subject to DOT random drug testing.

Primary responsibilities:

• Travel to customers’ off-site facilities for repair and maintenance of pipelines and equipment.
• Repair and maintain a wide variety of equipment such as….
• Adhere to OSHA and DOT safety regulations at all times.
• Participate in all required training and safety classes.
• Ensure that company truck(s) are kept clean and that preventive maintenance checks are conducted per protocol.  Advises Branch Manager or Warehouse Supervisor when there are operating issues or concerns with company vehicles.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallets, workstations tidy and organized.
• Follows safety precautions and protocols at all times.

Skills/Qualifications:

• High School degree or equivalent is preferred.
• Ability to successfully pass written test for  Operator Certification.
• Ability to successfully pass random DOT drug tests.
• Ability to obtain a TWIC card.
• Ability to read, add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure
• Requires ability to work independently
• Requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a frequently basis and up to 70 pounds occasionally.
• Good communication skills both verbally and written
• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to stand on feet for extended periods of time
• Clean Driving Record for the past 5 years.

Company Statement:

PSS Industrial provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.