Field Service Technician

Field Service Technician |Croell, Inc.

Founded in 1968 in a small town in Northeast Iowa, Croell, Inc. has quickly expanded into an industry leader across central North America. As a top concrete and aggregate multi-state supplier with more than 150 locations in the USA, we're dedicated to providing top-notch products and customer service. But our business doesn't stop there! We're also a leading concrete and asphalt paving contractor, dedicated to completing jobs efficiently and effectively. While we plan to continue to grow and expand, we maintain the family-owned core, small-town values, and strong work ethic that built the foundation of our success. Croell, Inc. offers excellent employment packages and training programs. Visit our website to learn more about our company and the career opportunities currently available at www.croell.com.

Job Type: Full-time with overtime

Experience: 3 years or accredited school of mechanics

Reports to: Equipment Manager, no supervisory responsibility

Wage: $45.00+ per hour (based on experience and qualifications)

Benefits/Incentives:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
• Company-Paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off, Holiday, and Bereavement Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• $1500 Sign-On Bonus
• Annual Safety Incentive and Clothing Allowance

Job Summary:

The main duties of the Field Service Technician position include performing a full range of diagnostics, repairs, preventative maintenance, and modification work on conveyors, crushers, feeders, stackers, support equipment to include primarily Caterpillar and John Deere LCI, Metso KPI, superior, etc.

This is a full-time position, that will be based out of Sundance, Wyoming and will require travel and extended overnight stays at various locations throughout the region. The schedule for this position will be day shift Monday through Friday and occasional weekends as job completion and equipment availability will determine.

This position will be dispatched out of Sundance, Wy by the Regional Equipment Manager. MSHA certification is required to work in quarries, gravel pits, construction sites, and aggregate operations. The primary function of this position is to be a heavy equipment Field Service Technician with considerable knowledge of crushing operations and heavy equipment used in the aggregate crushing industry. This position will also provide support to our paving crew and construction crew when needed. The field Service Technician reports to the Equipment Manager and has no supervisory responsibility.

For more information regarding this position, contact: Derrick at 307-281-5000

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform a full range of repair and modification work on heavy equipment and vehicles, including, but not limited to light duty, heavy-duty trucks, backhoes, loaders, paving equipment, and miscellaneous
• Repair tires, wheels, wheel bearings, idler wheels, idler bearings, oil seals and hydraulic and air brake
• Diagnose and repair emission control systems and electronic machine systems.
• Perform minor repairs on engines, transmissions, transfers, and related electrical, fuel, and hydraulic
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using testing equipment such as compression testers, computer software tools, test meters, micrometers, gauges, and overall strong diagnostic
• Use technical manuals, publications, and equipment-specific programs to identify and order repair
• Operate large heavy equipment and trucks to diagnose operational specifications.
• Willingness to perform duties outside the normal scope of work as this job description is non-exhaustive.

Position Requirements:

• Consent to authorization of a pre-employment work screen, Motor Vehicle Record request, and drug test.
• Class A CDL and current Medical DOT card.
• Familiarity with Caterpillar and John Deere, Bobcat, JLG, Kenworth, and Peterbilt equipment.

• Be proficient with computer diagnostic tools such as CAT Electronic Technician, SIS web, and Cummins insight.
  
  
  
  • Accreditation from the school of mechanics or 3 plus years working with heavy construction equipment.
  
  
  
  
• Dependability and reliability by showing up to scheduled shifts on time and being prepared for work.
• A positive attitude is critical to ensure productive working relationships with co-workers and management.
• Continuous exposure to weather elements including heat, cold, noise, dusty conditions, and working outdoors.
• Overnight travel is not standard but may be required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to reach below/at/above shoulders
• Pushing/Pulling/Twisting/Bending
• Sitting/Standing/Balancing
• Operate hand and foot controls
• Simple/Firm grasping/Pinching
• Ability to lift/lower/carry over 50 pounds
• Squatting/Stooping/Crouching/Kneeling/Crawling

Croell, Inc. is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law in the programs or activities which it operates.

Croell, Inc. is an E-Verify participating employer.