Service Technician

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Participate in required safety program and work in a safe manner.
• Inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot, and locate mechanical deficiencies on Heavy Equipment.
• Come to logical conclusions and determine a repair solution based on education and experience.
• Source and order parts as needed.
• Perform repair of mobile equipment in a field environment without supervision.
• Weld and fabricate, modify parts, equipment, and miscellaneous structures as needed.
• Repair and/or replace all components of engine hydraulic systems, air conditioning systems, suspension systems, drive trains, electrical systems, steering, braking, material handling, and operator comfort systems.
• Thorough understanding of sense of urgency as it relates to customer satisfaction.
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends and holidays as required to maintain customer satisfaction.
• Perform all work in accordance with established quality standards and safety procedures.
• Must comply with all applicable DOT Requirements.
• Must be willing to travel and work remotely as required including overnight stays.
• Must be decisive and able to recognize and support the organization’s goals and priorities.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of complex hydraulic, electrical, and drive-train systems.
• Exhibits strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to diagnose and repair hydraulic, electrical, drive-train and air conditioning systems.
• General welding and fabrication skills.
• Thorough understanding and knowledge of equipment operation.
• Thorough understanding of electrical and hydraulic test equipment.
• Ability to read, analyze and interrupt technical information from general hydraulic and electrical schematics.

Education And/or Experience

• Minimum requirement of High School diploma or GED.
• Technical school graduate preferred.
• Experience with Volvo construction equipment a plus.
• Experience with paving equipment a plus.

Physical Demands

• Sit, stand, walk, read, talk, write, and hear.
• Lift and/or move-carry up to 10 pounds; up to 20 pounds frequently; and 21 – 75 pounds occasionally.
• Push and/or pull up to 50 pounds continuously; up to 75 pounds frequently; and 76- 100 pounds occasionally.
• Work in extreme variable outside weather conditions, both hot and cold weather temperatures.
• Must be able to obtain a DOT Medical Certification.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• This is position is classified as full-time, non-exempt.
• Normal Days of work are Monday through Friday.
• Work hours are variable. Overtime may be required on occasion as needed.

EEO/AAP Statement

Rudd Equipment Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy not to discriminate against any Incumbent or Applicant. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or Vietnam era or other protected veteran. To achieve our goal of equal opportunity, we maintain an Affirmative Action Program through which we take good faith efforts to recruit, hire, and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, Vietnam-era veterans, and other protected veterans.