Service Technician - Preventative Maintenance

Service Technician - Preventative Maintenance(Field)

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!

The Preventative Maintenance Field Service Technician operates a mobile service vehicle and travels to customer locations to perform in-field preventative maintenance services and minor repairs. They will perform quality work as efficiently and effectively as possible according to the specified guidelines.

Essential Functions:

• Communicates and supports the Kirby Smith vision and core values of One Mission, One Team, One Plan, One Goal
• Performs preventative maintenance services on equipment as assigned ex. lubrication/greasing and checking fluid levels as needed
• Plans methods and sequence of performing assigned repairs
• Keeps rework within established guidelines
• Notifies the Manager of any additional work required on the unit
• Contributes to departmental and product line goals
• Completes required paperwork efficiently and timely
• Attends factory and other training as specified by supervisor
• Promotes goodwill and exhibits excellent customer relations with customers, managers, and coworkers
• Maintains service truck in good working condition and cleanliness
• Completes daily, monthly, and annual safety and vehicle inspections
• Models safe work habits and always abides by company safety policies and procedures
• Organizes, cleans, and maintains a safe work area
• Consistent and reliable on-site attendance
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• One (1) year of experience in a heavy equipment environment or related field
• Demonstrated basic mechanical knowledge
• Must provide and maintain a basic set of hand tools
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English
• Ability to work overtime, travel overnight, and work weekends as needed
• Class B CDL preferred
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid DOT medical card

Physical Requirements:

• Pushes/Pulls/Lifts/Carries up to 75 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 associated with the shop/field
• 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.