Engine Field Svc Trainee

About the role

As an Engine Field Service Trainee, you will assist a Senior Field Service Technician in performing repairs and maintenance on engines and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist a Senior Field Technician in completing assigned jobs and tasks to meet flat rate times and re-do metrics.
• Complete related paperwork and access databases (work order, parts orders, JSA, DBS, SIMS, SIS web, STW) accurately and timely.
• Follow contamination control and HAZMAT rules and regulations.
• Remove and install parts, disassemble and assemble components, and test and adjust assemblies with supervision from a Senior Field Technician.
• Assist in providing accurate quotes and pricing estimates to customers.
• Familiarize yourself with correct service report writing, DOT reports, time entry, and expense charges under guidance.
• Ride along and assist a Senior Field Service Technician with all aspects of daily tasks.
• Work under the direct mentorship of an assigned Senior Field Service Technician.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; or 1+ years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Associate’s degree/certificate in diesel technology or similar mechanical discipline preferred.
• Clean driving record and CDL for field assignment; must be at least 21 years old to operate a field vehicle.
• General knowledge of diesel or gas engines, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic systems and components.
• General knowledge of basic hand tools, air tools, precision measuring tools, diagnostic software, laptops, cranes, and rigging equipment.
• May require MSHA certification.
• Successfully complete Work Steps assessment.
• Flexibility to work various schedules, including shift work, and match the schedule of the assigned Senior Field Service Technician.
• Willingness to work away from home and stay out of town overnight as required.
• Ability to work overtime to meet work and deadline requirements.

Skills

• Pass administered Can Test and Bennett Mechanical Comprehension Test prior to acceptance.
• Monthly written evaluations will be conducted by the Engine Field Service Supervisor or Field Service Dispatcher.
• Performance reviews will determine continuation in the program or placement on a 30-day probation period.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Work Environment

This role is considered safety-sensitive. While performing duties, the employee is regularly required to:

• Stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.
• Frequently climb or balance.
• Occasionally sit or smell.
• Use specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment includes exposure to:

• Moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Wet and/or humid conditions, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
• Occasional risk of electrical shock and vibration.
• Moderate noise levels.

Required travel up to 40%.