Field Technician

Main Tasks/ Responsibilities

• The technician must be able to demonstrate safe and proper application of hand, pneumatic and electric tools.
• Perform tasks from verbal/written instructions and communicate effectively with supervisor and co-workers.
• The technician must be capable of diagnosing, troubleshooting, and providing quality repairs on the full line of products and components represented by VCES.
• Will demonstrate proper application and use of all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Work is primarily to be performed in the field environment, but technician may occasionally be needed to assist with repairs in the shop.
• Has working knowledge of all equipment systems, including but not limited to hydraulic, air, electrical and lubrication.
• Able to work on and around heavy construction equipment, which requires climbing and accessing hard to reach areas.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Maintains consistent follow through on all job facets, including parts ordering and retrieval, customer follow-up, work order status, etc.

Education/Professional Qualifications required for the position

• A High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working on construction related equipment.
• Technical school certificate or equivalent experience in mechanical repairs.
• Prior experience in the construction industry preferred.
• Background with hydraulics and diesel engines preferred.

Additional Important Requirements

• Requires prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing and frequent stooping, bending, crouching and overhead reaching; with occasional climbing of stairs and steps or step-ladder.
• Requires occasional lifting, pulling, caring, or pushing objects or materials, over 50lbs; and may frequently lifting, pulling, caring, or pushing objects or materials, up to 30lbs.
• May occasionally work around loud, noisy, and dusty equipment and environment.
• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computers.