Load King Customer Care - Product Matter Expert.
Custom Truck One Source · Kansas City, MO · 3 wk ago
Business Development$60/hrFull-time
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary escalation resource for service technicians requiring advanced troubleshooting guidance on complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues.
- Provide remote diagnostic consultation and technical guidance to field technicians, dealers, and service personnel to resolve escalated equipment issues.
- Use discretion to analyze recurring field service trends and recommend corrective actions to improve product reliability and service efficiency.
- Develop and deliver technical training programs for service technicians, customers, and internal teams on proper equipment operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures, based on independent judgment of business needs.
- Support new product launches by assisting with service readiness planning, technical documentation feedback, and training development.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to provide real-world product feedback and evaluate product performance, serviceability, and design improvements.
- Own and manage Voice of Customer (VOC) feedback by gathering field insights and communicating recommendations that influence product development priorities.
- Support warranty teams by evaluating complex field failures, identifying root causes, and recommending warranty determinations when technical expertise is required.
- Partner with parts, operations, and service leadership teams to improve product support processes and ensure efficient issue resolution.
- Develop documentation of recurring technical issues, recommended solutions, and best practices to improve organizational knowledge sharing.
- Recommend service process improvements, operational efficiencies, and product support strategies based on field performance data and customer trends.
- Participate in cross-functional meetings and provide technical recommendations regarding product improvements, service strategies, and operational decision-making.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in Diesel Technology, Engineering Technology, Mechanical Technology, or related field preferred.
- Equivalent technical expertise may be considered.
- 10+ years of experience in heavy equipment, cranes, utility trucks, or related industries.
- Advanced knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and control systems.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex technical issues and recommend solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and make recommendations on matters impacting service operations, customer satisfaction, and product performance.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, operations, sales, service, and warranty teams.
- Proficiency in reading technical drawings, schematics, service manuals, and engineering documentation.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
- Primarily office-based role with regular use of computers, phones, and virtual communication tools.
- Occasional travel to customer sites, training events, manufacturing facilities, or trade events as needed (estimated less than 20%).
- Limited exposure to shop or field environments for observational, training, or product evaluation purposes.
- Ability to sit for extended periods while reviewing technical documentation and supporting remote troubleshooting efforts.
- Occasional lifting of materials or equipment up to 20 lbs.