Heavy Equipment Field Technician / Mechanic

Foley Equipment is the authorized Caterpillar dealer in Kansas and NW Missouri. Our Equipment Field Technician is primarily responsible for troubleshooting, servicing and repairing heavy machinery at the customer’s worksite. This includes large and small earthmoving equipment. You represent Foley Equipment off-site and help our customers with critical repairs. Hourly base rate: $28.68 - $63.63 per 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 preventive maintenance on heavy machinery, diagnose and troubleshoot problems, make recommendations for repairs and perform critical repairs and adjustments. Must be willing to work overtime as required by fluctuating workloads and available for after-hours calls as needed. Perform required DOT inspections to ensure service truck is in proper, safe working order. Test and verify correct operation of all repairs and adjustments. Develop and maintain long-lasting working relationships with customers. Travel is required for training and/or to assist at other locations. Physical & Working Requirements May involve lifting components weighing up to 115 pounds without assistance. May involve lifting, carrying, lowering components weighing up to 65 pounds without assistance. May involve frequent pushing, pulling, and carrying of heavy materials. May involve climbing on and off equipment and working at varying heights. May involve standing, bending, and working in physically demanding positions for extended periods. May involve safely operating tools and equipment. Ideal Candidate Basic mechanical knowledge including electrical and hydraulics. Class A CDL required or ability to obtain CDL within three months of start date. General knowledge of basic hand tools, air tools, precision measuring tools and instruments. Must be able to read and comprehend specifications, service and parts literature, technical bulletins and other related publications. Ability to drive and valid CDL license required. What will put you ahead Experience working within the diesel mechanics industry (specifically with CAT earthmoving equipment). Stable work history. Class A CDL. Ability to foster positive relationships internally and externally. Foley Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Race/Gender/Veteran/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity). To request a reasonable accommodation or assistance in completing the application, call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. At this time Foley does not participate in any Visa sponsorship programs. #J-18808-Ljbffr