Crushing & Screening Application Specialist

Crushing & Screening Application Specialist

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. is a leading distributor of heavy equipment and cranes in the central United States. We are at the forefront of today's construction industry growth and have several exciting job opportunities for talented, energized professionals across the region who want to join our Kirby-Smith family!

Position Purpose

Responsible for supporting all crushing and screening equipment within the rental fleet by conducting job site evaluations, providing technical expertise to internal teams and customers, and ensuring proper equipment configuration for aggregate material processing. Also responsible for delivering equipment training, performing field assessments, and providing ongoing application support to optimize equipment performance and customer experience.

Essential Functions

• Communicates and supports the Kirby Smith vision and core values of One Mission, One Team, One Plan, One Goal
• Collaborates with sales and rental teams to identify customer needs related to crushing and screening applications
• Conducts equipment inspections and evaluates internal and external machine conditions; provides detailed reports, wear assessments, and repair estimates as required
• Maintains regular communication with rental, parts, and service departments to monitor equipment repair status and equipment readiness
• Distinguishes between normal and excessive wear on rental fleet equipment
• Provides customer training on the safe, proper, and productive operation of crushing and screening equipment
• Recommends appropriate machine configurations based on job site requirements and provides AggFlow analysis when applicable
• Offers technical support to sales and rental personnel regarding aggregate identification, specifications, and desired end-product requirements
• Assists parts personnel with accurate parts identification for crushing and screening equipment
• Documents customer visits, job site observations, and equipment performance through CRM entries
• Promotes and enforces all applicable safety standards and supports safety compliance in the field
• Manages weekly travel and scheduling requirements; travel up to 80% may be required depending on equipment locations
• Consistent and reliable on-site attendance
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Five (5) years of experience in the crushing, screening, or related aggregate processing industry
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-based applications
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong ability to organize tasks, manage workflow, and maintain documentation within a high-volume environment

Physical Requirements

• Pushes/Pulls/Lifts/Carries up to 100 pounds without assistance
• Physical ability to squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop, climb, and reach overhead
• Must be able to work in extreme heat or cold and wet, damp, dusty, or windy conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noises, hazardous materials, and fumes/odors
• Physical ability to perform maintenance on equipment for extended hours of time with continual mounting and dismounting throughout the workday
• Ability to adhere to personal protective equipment (PPE) policy and maintain individual PPE in a functional condition

This is considered a Safety-Sensitive position. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.