Heavy Equipment Shop Technician

Job Requirements

To perform service, (preventive maintenance, safety checks, corrective actions, upgrades and refurbishment) on equipment, at assigned Hiab locations in line with Manager's instructions. Responsible for contributing to productive customer relationships as well as following Best Practice in all administrative and technical activities.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Technical and Product Knowledge
• Staying up to date with technical developments as shown in internal service bulletins and following technical courses when instructed by District Service Manager applicable to equipment
• Staying up to date with technical specifications of relevant equipment
• Managing the Customer
• Respond to Customer in a way instructed by the District Service Manager to maximize customer satisfaction
• Follow Hiab Customer Satisfaction Guidelines
• Risk Management
• Protect self and others
• Follow applicable safety rules, agreed working practices and environmental requirements
• Alert District Service Manager if equipment safety is jeopardized due to any reason
• Respect and protect Hiab and third party’s property (tools, vehicles, facilities, equipment) and business activities
• Service Process
• Inspect, troubleshoot, report, plan and then conduct service or repair as instructed by District Service Manager
• Submit regular reports in the format specified by District Service Manager
• Keep adequate records and maintain documentation in line with agreed standards
• Maintain documentation to ensure accurate invoicing to the customer
• Manage and protect the security and traceability of spare parts
• New Business Opportunities
• Recognize sales opportunities and communicate to District Service Manager
• Continuous Improvement
• Provide feedback to District Service Manager to support continuous quality improvement
• Participate in innovative thinking about ways to improve service efficiency
• Coach/tutor junior colleagues and trainees as necessary
• Conduct self at all times in a way that promotes a positive image of the Hiab brand and follow rules of the Quality System
• And other duties, as assigned
• Accountabilities
• Ability to obtain and maintain a 1-year DOT Medical Card is required for this position
• Mobile, adaptable and able to work in variable physical site conditions
• Qualification from higher vocational school (below Graduate/BSc level) in at least one of the following: mechanical engineering, hydraulics, electrics and electronics or equivalent due to experience
• Working technical knowledge related to all HIAB product lines e.g. Mechanicals, Hydraulics, Electrics, Electronics as required
• Working knowledge of diesel engines and hydraulic drive systems
• Fluent in local language and working knowledge of English, spoken and written
• Operators licenses for all equipment used in line with local requirements
• Maintain records in compliance with terms and conditions of agreements
• Know, understand and comply with Hiab USA, Inc. Operating and Technical Procedures and Workplace Instructions
• Understand, monitor and comply with all Safety and Environmental requirements
• Own tools required

Qualifications

• Minimal High School diploma/GED required
• Technical or Secondary College preferred
• Working experience: 3+ years of mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical operations preferred