Diesel Mechanic - Field Service Technician

Field Service TechnicianUnited Construction & Forestry is a John Deere Dealership with multiple locations across the Northeast. We service customers in a variety of industries such as commercial, construction, agricultural, as well as consumers. United Ag & Turf strives for exceptional customer service throughout all our locations and departments including parts, sales, and service.United sees an incredible opportunity in the Northeast to continue to expand the John Deere brand. We will continue to invest heavily in the region, building new facilities, updating and upgrading operations and empowering the business to continue to bring on talented, hardworking people to the team. United Construction & Forestry is a sister company to United Ag & Turf, so the opportunities for our employees to leverage career growth and advancement are endless. We invite you to join us now, as this is just the beginning.United Construction & Forestry is looking for a Field Service Technician responsible for repairing and maintaining electric, diesel and gasoline industrial, construction and forestry equipment generally independently and outside the actual conformities of the shop.What You'll DoReads job order and observes and listens to equipment in operation to determine malfunction and plans work proceduresInstalls fuel injection nozzles and pumps, changes or recharges batteries, and replaces transmissions, hydraulic systems and component partsExamines protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on equipment, and makes adjustmentsLubricates moving parts and drives repaired equipment to verify conformance to specificationsFabricates special lifting or towing attachments, hydraulic systems, shields, or other devices according to blueprints or schematic drawings.Removes, replaces, and repairs tires, undercarriages, and earth moving and timber harvesting attachmentsEnters a legible description of work performed onto the work ordersMaintains and cares for the shop tools and equipmentEnsure work is performed safely and safe work procedures are followed throughout the departmentReads schematics denoting operating specifications for unit or component and type of evaluation requiredContinues to work on revenue producing work as neededTests unit for conformance with operating requirements such as specified horsepower and lifting performanceHelp ensure that our new and used whole goods are in good working conditionsMaintains assigned service vehicle in areas of cleanliness, daily maintenance and inspectionsComplies with all state laws while operating company vehicleRequirementsWhat It TakesMust own and maintain their own tools (specialty tools provided by dealership)Basic computer skillsAbility to assemble and perform maintenance functionsAble to work a varying work schedule/shift and be flexible to respond to after-hour callsStrong customer service skillsExcellent oral communication and written skillsStrong organizational skillsPreferredAssociates degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical schoolHeavy Equipment licenseEducationHigh school diploma or GEDPhysical RequirementsStand for long periods of time, bend, lay, and crawl under to repair and service machinesLift parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds unassistedAble to maneuver on/under heavy equipment and on agricultural/construction sites with irregular terrainOperate a motor vehicle during both day and night as wellSpecific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision and color vision.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, type or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, and walk.