Field Service Technician - Des Moines Iowa

About the role

The Field Service Technician will provide on-site service and repair to truck mounted equipment on railroad service vehicles. Equipment includes cranes, hydraulics, rail conversion equipment, winches, aftermarket electrical components, and other various truck mounted equipment.

Responsibilities

• Cover an assigned geographical service area utilizing a company vehicle
• Communicate with customers to understand and diagnose problems
• Maintain and repair truck mounted equipment
• Accurately estimate time and material required for repairs
• Problem solve under little or no supervision
• Inform and communicate suggestions and errors for continuous improvement of trucks

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years previous hands-on mechanical experience
• Operating within the 100-air mile radius
• Possess automotive troubleshooting skills
• Preferred knowledge of hydraulics, electrical, and/or pneumatics
• Must have positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Must possess reading skills to utilize service manuals of equipment
• Welding and cutting torch experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
• Must be able to pass a background check/Drug test and DOT physical

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a background check/Drug test and DOT physical

Skills

• Hands-on mechanical experience
• Automotive troubleshooting skills
• Hydraulics, electrical, and/or pneumatics knowledge
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Reading skills to utilize service manuals
• Welding and cutting torch experience
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
• Paid Pregnancy/Parental leave
• Paid Military Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay

Starting at $28 - $35 hourly (depending on experience)

Schedule

Monday to Friday. No weekends!

Location

Remote

Sign-On Bonus

$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS (Ask for details)