Field Technician

Job Title: Field Technician Job Description We are seeking a skilled Field Technician experienced in the mechanical installation and repair of asphalt plant equipment. The role involves participating in field installations, equipment repairs, and plant start-ups. You will work alongside other field team members, contractors, engineers, and area sales representatives. Responsibilities include piping, component repair, equipment take-down, and installation. Responsibilities Provide service and customer support during field installations and repairs.Comfortably perform welding and fitting tasks.Maintain the workload according to the promoted schedule.Manage all onsite installation, repair, maintenance, and test tasks.Diagnose errors or technical problems and determine proper solutions.Produce timely and detailed service reports.Document processes, including timesheets.Follow all company and customer field procedures and protocols.Cooperate with labor crew and office personnel, sharing information across the organization.Comprehend customer requirements and make appropriate recommendations.Build positive relationships with customers.Train customers on the use and preventative maintenance requirements of new equipment.Work with other onsite contractors and have some familiarity with heavy equipment.Participate in customer meetings before, during, and after the job. Essential Skills WeldingEquipment installationFittingMechanical knowledgeField service experienceTroubleshooting, testing, repairing, and servicing mechanical equipment Additional Skills & Qualifications Proven field experienceFamiliarity with standard hand and electrical tools and their applicationsAbility to layout equipment in 3-dimensional space with consistent accuracyAbility to layout benchmarks and points of referenceProficiency at reading CAD drawings through entire hierarchy from general arrangements to detailsAbility to weld, cut, and fabricate when neededAsphalt experience is a plus Work Environment The work will primarily be outdoors, with travel required within the US and abroad for approximately 250 days a year. Flexibility is needed for shift work and adapting to changing work schedules. Typical onsite workdays last 10-12 hours or more. This role offers opportunities to travel to various states and gain hands-on experience with complex equipment, building customer interfacing skills. The company offers several avenues for growth through its sister companies. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Louisville, KY. Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/hr. Requirements Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Louisville,KY. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options. 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