Heavy Equipment Lube / Service Field Technician

Heavy Equipment Lube / Service Field Technician (CVA Technician)

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.

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

What You Will Do in This Role:

• 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.

Physical & Working Requirements:

• This role involves hands-on mechanical work in a shop environment. The employee must be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. These functions may include:
• 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

Our Ideal Candidate:

• 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

What will put you ahead:

• Experience working within the diesel mechanics industry
• Stable work history
• Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement
• Caterpillar experience a plus

What we can offer you:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with matching
• Full insurance benefits starting day one of employment for full time employees
• Holiday, PTO, and Parental Leave
• Casual dress attire
• Family-owned company where you're more than just another employee

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.