Field Service Technician

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

Adjust and maintain Sackett/Waconia equipment as necessary. Operate and inspect equipment to diagnose issues. Examine equipment for damage or excessive wear. Repair and troubleshoot air systems. Weld broken parts using electric or gas welders. Test equipment to ensure operating correctly. Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance on equipment. Log and keep equipment service records. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY

Always follow OSHA safety rules. Safety Awareness, ability to identify and correct conditions that affect safety for yourself and others. Safely operate service vehicle, perform daily pre-inspections, responsible for basic vehicle maintenance and comply with all safe work practices, and policies of the company. Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings. Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. Technical aptitude, ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information. Detail Oriented, Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. Reliability, dependable and trustworthy. Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely. Time Management, ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Ability to use work order software programs, ERP software, Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Excel and Word. Perform work at customer's location to repair Sackett-Waconia equipment. Able to operate company vehicle. Must maintain a clean driving record and adhere to all DOT regulations pertaining to our company, including passing DOT physical, annual and random drug testing as required by law. The ability to climb stairs and ladders to reach work areas and be comfortable working at heights. Travel minimum 60%, varies seasonally.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee must have ability to climb stairs and ladders. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level is usually moderate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or equivalent. Hold Class C or higher driver license. Clean driving record. Ability to obtain a DOT Health Card. 2+ years in welding, portable machining, and mechanical repairs. Possesses qualities such as productivity, dependability, resourcefulness, efficiency, and professionalism.

WORK ENVIORNMENT

: Works from a base office in Waconia or Norwood Young America, and travels to customer sites as directed. The employee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions including, cold, heat, noise, vibration, hazards, various atmospheric conditions, dust/dirt, grease/oils, fumes, fertilizer, equipment pits, moving parts of machinery and all-weather conditions. Work is generally outdoors. Equipment used includes, but is not limited to, computer, hand tools, welder, power tools, work vehicle.

Compensation:

$25-35 based on qualifications and experience.

DISCRIMINATION POLICY

Sackett-Waconia will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, disability, age, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or status with regard to public assistance. (The examples given above are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed and are not necessarily all-inclusive. This position description is subject to change as the needs of Sackett-Waconia and requirements of the position change. Sackett-Waconia reserves the right to change and/or eliminate any and all job duties as necessary. This position is subject to state drug and alcohol testing.)