Heavy Equipment Field Service Diesel Technician

About the role

Yancey Bros. Co., founded in 1914, serves as the authorized Caterpillar equipment dealer for Georgia, providing comprehensive sales, parts, and service to customers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot, and locate mechanical deficiencies on heavy equipment diesel engines and components.
• Source and order parts as needed.
• Determine extent of necessary repairs including identifying major powertrain overhaul needs and prepare orders for required services.
• Proper use of diagnostic equipment.
• Repair and/or replace all components of diesel engines hydraulic systems, air conditioning systems, suspension systems, drive trains, electrical systems, steering, braking, material handling, and operator comfort systems.
• Perform welding and brazing, fabricate and modify parts, equipment, miscellaneous structures and attachments.
• Complete all work orders (including warranty information) and time sheets in a legible, accurate, and timely manner.
• Operate equipment and vehicles with possession of all necessary licenses and certificates.
• Work in a safe manner, maintaining service vehicle inspection records, daily inspections and driver logs as required by the Department of Transportation (DOT).
• Maintain a clean appearance of the service vehicle and equipment.
• Photograph equipment when necessary.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in required safety program, and work in a safe manner.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by manager.

Required Qualifications/Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4+ years of industry experience.
• Knowledge of complex hydraulics, electrical, computer and mechanical systems.
• Ability to operate a variety of equipment safely to diagnose, adjust and repair malfunctions.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical information.
• Ability to write service reports that effectively communicate required information in an understandable (clear and concise) and useable method.
• Ability to communicate through email- sending & receiving notes, attachments.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Valid, active driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills

• Course work from accredited trade school, college or university with emphasis in mechanics, hydraulics, and automotive electronics is desirable.

Values at Yancey Bros. Co.

• Safety: We value the lives and health of our team and customers above all else.
• Integrity: We are ethical and trustworthy, demonstrate respect for others, and communicate truthfully and promptly.
• Teamwork: We work as one across our organization for the benefit of our customers.
• Excellence: We strive to be the best, continuously improving our customers’ experience and the solutions we provide.
• Sense of Urgency: We respond quickly to customer needs and hold ourselves accountable for results.

What We Offer

• Full benefits package including aggressive compensation levels, technician tool allowances, full medical, vision and dental coverage, employee wellness programs, paid vacations and more.
• Competitive Pay Structure with individual bonus opportunities available.
• Technician Tool Allowance.
• 401k Plan with strong company match.
• Employee Profit Sharing.
• Financial Wellness Coaching.
• Employee Wellness Program.
• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance.
• Prescription Drug Coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Short & Long Term Disability.
• Group Life Insurance.
• Personal Time Off.
• Paid Holidays.
• Paid Sick Leave.
• Career Development.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Ongoing Training.
• Advancement Opportunities.