Field Technician I

Job Title

The primary function of this position is to determine the status of and provide support for school and activity buses within the school bus industry. This includes all types of planned maintenance services, as well as routine field level repair, replacement, and installation of parts to restore the bus to its proper operation.

Essential Duties

• Review planned activities and verify equipment and supplies required to perform the scheduled work are available, comply with PPE requirements, and otherwise prepare for daily activities.
• Use repair manuals, parts manuals, and parts diagrams to troubleshoot engines, engine fuel systems, and transmissions.
• Use lift trucks, overhead cranes, and other aides to lift or move parts into position to be repaired.
• Use hand and power tools to remove, install, repair, and test components.
• Use miscellaneous resources and computers to reference parts, get information about parts, and enter data into record systems.
• Use hand and power tools to disassemble/reassemble parts or equipment, drains fluids, and clean parts with rags, cleaners, and power washer.
• Climb on, under, and into vehicle engine compartment, and uses hand and power tools to disassemble/reassemble system components.
• Replace pumps, batteries, radiators (200 lb. with assistance), bearings, seals, wiring, solenoids, fuel lines, nozzles, tests float valves, glow plugs, alternators, etc.
• Use various types of meters, measuring devices, and computers to test and recalibrate equipment.
• Perform inspections, complete preventative maintenance, change oil, replace filters, belts, coolants, hoses, and drain/clean/refill fuel systems.
• Operate equipment that requires a class B CDL license with appropriate endorsement.
• Perform maintenance and repairs associated with the following engines: Cummins ISB, as well as Ford 6.8L(V10) and 7.3L(V8) engines.
• Perform maintenance and repairs associated with air brakes, air conditioning, basic electricity with experience and understanding of wiring and hydraulic schematics.
• Perform maintenance and repairs associated with air bags, king pins, foundation brakes, differentials, clutches and transmissions.
• Ability to work with multiple management groups and staff to help provide the best possible customer service.
• Ability to work flexible hours which would include being part of a on-call rotation with other technicians.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Must have a high school education or GED.

Work Experience: Three years of experience with at least two years of experience working on school/activity buses, or comparable experience working in an original equipment manufacturer dealership. Possess solid understanding of equipment systems and sub-systems (i.e., engines, hydraulics, electrical, transmissions, etc.) for respective product lines. Experience with Ford products such as the 6.8L (V10) and 7.3L (V8) engines and 6R140 6-speed automatic transmission is beneficial.

Physical: Must be able to daily and repeatedly stoop, kneel, bend, and climb onto and underneath various equipment to perform diagnosis and repairs. Must be able to effectively see to perform repairs, research technical manuals, and develop written repair work order reports. Must be able to routinely and physically lift/position various parts to perform repairs/service and manually handle parts up to 117 pounds, as well as use mechanical hoist for heavier parts.

Other: Must be able to effectively write repair activities on customer work orders. Must have cognitive reasoning and critical thinking skills to apply knowledge, written information, and verbal instructions in repairing/servicing unusual and/or unknown technical equipment operational problems. Should have exposure to PC base equipment and parts information. Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Field Activity: Must be able to operate an assigned service vehicle daily as well as be prequalified to operate under GPEC Fleet Policy Standards. The driver must be able to operate their assigned vehicle for extended periods to reach customer's locations. Must be able to effectively communicate using telephones to receive instructions and to provide service information. Must be able to effectively deal directly with customers at site locations in a professional manner.

Additional: Field activities require a valid state driver's license (obtain within 30 days of hire a valid license within the state of GPEC's operation) AND possess a safe driving record which meets the safe driving standards outlined in the GPEC Fleet Policy. Operation of some vehicles will require a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL), others may require that the driver possess a DOT medical certification. Some positions may require that you obtain a DOT medical certification before you are considered for the position. All positions that require driving for company business or within a Company Owned Vehicle will be held to the standards of the GPEC Fleet Policy.

This job description is not all-inclusive. Your supervisor may request and assign you similar duties. Any major modification of this job role requires Human Resources approval.

Gregory Poole Equipment Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.