Heavy Equipment Lube / Service Field Technician

About the role

Foley Equipment is the authorized Caterpillar dealer in Kansas and NW Missouri. 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

• 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

• 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

Skills

• Basic mechanical knowledge
• Understanding of hydraulic systems
• Knowledge of basic hand tools
• Ability to read and understand technical documents
• Experience with forklifts (preferred)
• Class A CDL license

Benefits

• Tool Reimbursement
• Work Boot Reimbursement
• 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

Pay

Hourly Base Rate: $26.28 - $58.30 / hour

Schedule

Hours are flexible and may vary based on workload and location needs.