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Gregory Poole Equipment Company · 3 months ago

Field Technician I

53 Springs Rd, Washington, NC 27889, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Gregory Poole Equipment Company is seeking a Field Technician I to troubleshoot and repair construction equipment. The role involves performing inspections, preventative maintenance, and using various tools and equipment to ensure the functionality of machinery in the field.

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Responsibilities

Check the equipment and supplies required to perform the work scheduled, comply with PPE requirements, and otherwise prepare for duties

Uses manuals, repair manuals, parts manuals, and parts diagrams to troubleshoot construction equipment

Uses lift trucks, overhead cranes, and other aids to lift or move parts into position to be repaired

Uses hand and power tools to remove, install, replace, rebuild, repair, and test parts/equipment on construction equipment

Uses multiple resources and computers to reference parts, get information about parts, and enter data into record systems

Uses tools to disassemble/reassemble parts or equipment; cleans parts with rags, cleaners, power washer; uses test equipment to make diagnostic checks; and uses powered equipment or tools to make repairs

Climbs up onto, under, and into vehicles to gain access to all parts of vehicle

Uses overhead hoists, lift devices, forklifts, and other aids to move items off vehicle (tracks, idler wheels, blades, etc.), and then to move parts to locations for disassembly, repair, then back to the vehicle for reassembly

Performs inspections, do preventative maintenance, change oil, replace filters, belts, coolants, hoses, may drain/clean/refill fuel systems

Uses welders to weld frames and use power grinders to grind welds smooth

Lift/carry and position hydraulic rams used to install press fit items

Uses power washers and spray paint equipment to clean and paint vehicle

Uses instruments and computers to reprogram equipment controllers

Qualification

Mechanical systems proficiencyTroubleshooting skillsConstruction equipment repairWelding skillsPreventative maintenanceCustomer serviceBasic PC proficiencyProblem solvingDocumentation skills

Required

Must have a high school education or GED

Six years of experience with at least two years of experience on Cat equipment or other similar equipment

Must be proficient in at least two mechanical systems (i.e. transmissions, engines, hydraulics, etc.) for numerous model lines

Must be able to daily and repeatedly stoop, kneel, bend and climb beside, onto, and underneath various equipment to perform diagnosis and repairs

Must be able to effectively see to perform repairs, research technical manuals, and develop written repair work order reports

Must be able to routinely and physically lift/position various parts to perform repairs/service and manually handle parts up to 112 pounds, as well as use mechanical hoist for heavier parts

Must be able to effectively document repair activities on customer work orders

Must have cognitive reasoning and problem solving skills to apply knowledge, written information, and verbal instructions in repairing/servicing unusual and/or unknown technical equipment operational problems

Should have basic proficiency using P.C. base equipment and parts information

Can work independently with minimal supervision

Must be able to daily operate an assigned service vehicle, as well as be prequalified to operate under GPEC Fleet Policy Standards

Must be able to effectively communicate using telephones to receive instructions and to provide service information

Must be able to effectively deal directly with customers at site locations in a professional manner

Field activities require a valid state driver's license (obtain within 30 days of hire a valid license within the state of GPEC's operation) AND possess a safe driving record which meets the safe driving standards outlined in the GPEC Fleet Policy

Operation of some vehicles will require a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL); others may require that the driver possess a DOT medical certification

Some positions may require that you obtain a DOT medical certification before you are considered for the position