Field Service Technician

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customers’ off-site facilities for repair and maintenance of pipelines and equipment.
• Repair and maintain a wide variety of equipment.
• 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.
• Advise Branch Manager or Warehouse Supervisor when there are operating issues or concerns with company vehicles.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallets, workstations tidy and organized.
• Follow 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.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a frequent 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.