Heavy Equipment Lube / Service Field Technician
Foley Equipment is the authorized Caterpillar dealer in Kansas and NW Missouri.
About the role
Our Heavy Equipment Lube / Service Field Technician (CVA Technician) is primarily responsible for providing high-quality preventive maintenance on systems with a primary focus on heavy construction services.
Responsibilities
- Perform all levels of repair and preventative maintenance on all systems
- Repair or replace parts as required within the defined expectations of the task
- Order replacement parts and services in a manner that promotes efficiency and effectiveness
- Test and verify correct operation of all maintenance repairs and adjustments
- Communicate effectively and professionally with customers on their maintenance and repairs
- Must be willing to work overtime as required by fluctuating workloads, available for after-hours calls as needed
- Travel is required for training and/or to assist at other locations
Requirements
- Basic mechanical knowledge including mechanical, electrical, and hydraulics
- General knowledge of basic hand tools, air tools, precision measuring tools, and instruments
- Understand crane hoist and rigging equipment (preferred)
- Preferred forklift experience
- Must be able to read and comprehend specifications, service and parts literature, technical bulletins, and other related publications
- Class A CDL required or ability to obtain CDL within three months of start date
- Ability to drive and valid CDL license required
Physical & Working Requirements
- Safely and repeatedly lifting components weighing up to 115 pounds without assistance
- Safely lifting, carrying, and lowering components weighing up to 65 pounds without assistance
- Frequent pushing, pulling, and carrying of heavy materials
- Climbing on and off equipment and working at varying heights
- Standing, bending, and working in physically demanding positions for extended periods
- Safely operating tools and equipment
Qualifications
- Experience working within the diesel mechanics industry
- Stable work history
- Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement
- Caterpillar experience a plus
Pay
Hourly Base Rate: $26.28 - $58.30 / hour
Benefits
- Tool Reimbursement
- Work Boot Reimbursement
- Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement
- Uniforms and Cleaning Services
- Paid Annual Training
- Long-term Incentive Program
- 401(k) with Matching
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Dependent Care Account
- HSA / FSA Options
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Life / AD&D / Short-Term Disability / Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Company Laptop for Troubleshooting and Ordering Parts
- Clearly Defined Path of Progression for Technical Advancement
- Full insurance benefits starting day one of employment for full-time employees
- Casual dress attire
About Foley Equipment
Foley Industries - Foley Equipment, Foley Power Solutions, Foley Rental, and SITECH Central – enters its ninth decade of empowering progress for customers in Kansas and Western Missouri. Foley’s 1,000+ employees strive every day to safely deliver excellence in service, parts, rental, and sales across a broad line of Caterpillar and allied construction equipment, power generation, as well as SITECH construction technology solutions. For more information, please visit www.FoleyEq.com.