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Field Service Technician
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What they do
A Field Service Technician services and repairs equipment and machines in a variety of customer locations such as residential, commercial, or industrial settings. Workers in this field can specialize in the diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of industrial, hardware, construction or electronic equipment just to name a few. These roles may work in a variety of remote locations and can travel up to multiple locations in a day.
$52,470 / year median in Connecticut
+21% projected growth
Job Description
IMPORTANT TRAVEL & TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
The first two months will include out-of-state training. You will be home on weekends during this training period. After training, this is a field-based position that requires significant driving to customer locations throughout your territory. Some customer jobs will be farther from home and will require overnight hotel stays . You should be comfortable spending considerable time on the road and working independently at customer sites. Why Techs Like This Job $45-$54/hour , based on experience, plus overtime 40-60 hours per week available Company-provided, fully equipped service truck Full benefits: Medical (Aetna), Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (MetLife) 401(k) with company match Ongoing factory and technical training Paid training Career advancement opportunities with a stable, industry-leading organization Paid time off and paid holidays Tuition reimbursement No CDL? No problem. Qualified candidates will be sponsored to obtain a Class B CDL within the first 60 days What You'll Be Doing Diagnose and repair hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and diesel systems Repair and maintain knuckle boom cranes, bucket trucks, aerial equipment, truck-mounted forklifts, conveyors, heavy trucks, trailers, and other mobile equipment Perform preventative maintenance, DOT inspections, and warranty repairs Travel extensively to customer locations for scheduled and emergency service calls Stay overnight in hotels when customer jobs require extended-distance travel Communicate directly with fleet managers and customers regarding equipment condition and repair recommendations Complete accurate work orders, service reports, and parts documentation Maintain a clean, organized, and safe company service truck Work independently while representing the company professionally at customer locations What You Bring 3+ years of recent hands-on experience as a Mobile Field Service Technician, Heavy Equipment Technician, Crane Technician, Utility Equipment Technician, Diesel Technician, Fleet Mechanic, or similar Strong troubleshooting skills across hydraulic, electrical, diesel, PTO, and mechanical systems Experience repairing truck-mounted equipment Ability to read and interpret hydraulic and electrical schematics Your own basic mechanic's hand tools Ability to lift 75+ lbs Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions Clean driving record Comfortable with extensive driving and overnight travel when required Welding experience is a plus CDL Requirement A Class B CDL is required for the position. Don't have your CDL yet? Qualified candidates will be sponsored to obtain their Class B CDL within the first 60 days. Experience That Gets Our Attention Experience with any of the following is a strong plus: Knuckle boom cranes Bucket trucks Aerial equipment Truck-mounted forklifts Utility equipment Heavy trucks Construction equipment Agricultural equipment Hydraulic systems PTO systems Fleet maintenance Ready to Put Your Experience to Work? This is an opportunity for an experienced technician who wants strong earning potential, overtime, excellent benefits, a company service truck, ongoing training, and a long-term career path. If you're tired of being limited to a shop environment and want to put your skills to work in a professional field-service role, apply today. Strategic Placement Partners is conducting this confidential search on behalf of our client. Qualified applicants will be contacted directly to discuss the position and next steps.Pay:
$45.00-$54.00 per hourSchedule:
40-60 hours/weekTravel:
Extensive local/regional driving; out-of-state training for first 2 months; overnight hotel stays required at timesJob Type:
Full-time Work Location:
Field-based / customer sites Benefits 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Paid holidays Retirement plan Vision insurance Tuition reimbursement Company-provided service truck Paid trainingPay:
$45.00 - $54.00 per hourBenefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have a clean driving record? Do you have experience working on boom, bucket or knuckle trucks?Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Professional Development
- 401(k) Plans