Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Field Service Technician - Passenger Boarding Bridges
Career Insights for Field Service Technician
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Utah data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
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.
$52,371 / year median in Utah
+27% projected growth
Job Description
- About Oshkosh AeroTech, an Oshkosh company
- Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling and military customers.
- The Field Service Technician is responsible for traveling to customer sites (airports) to perform installation, configuration, service, maintenance, and repair of passenger boarding bridges (PBBs) and related airport ground support equipment, including JetAire and Jetpower systems.
- We will train! This is an excellent opportunity for a technician with strong electrical, HVAC, or mechanical experience in past roles.
- We pay a per diem every night you spend away from home when traveling (up to 80% travel).
- This is hourly, so we pay overtime as well.
YOUR IMPACT
- _These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned_ + Perform installation, configuration, diagnostics, maintenance, and repair on mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical systems including HVAC-related components + Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve system malfunctions using established methods and technical knowledge +
- You will learn to diagnose, repair, and perform routine maintenance on:
- + Passenger boarding bridge systems (including drive systems, elevation/lift mechanisms, rotunda and cab assemblies) + Electrical and control systems (wiring, relays, sensors, PLCs, and control panels) + JetAire and Jetpower systems (including PCA units, ground power units, and associated components) + Mechanical systems (gearboxes, bearings, structural components, and docking mechanisms) + Perform service, maintenance, and repair of passenger boarding bridges (PBBs), including electrical, mechanical, and control system components + Conduct a Hazard Safety Assessment prior to each job to ensure a safe working environment + Travel regularly to domestic and occasional international customer sites to perform field service functions + Maintain and manage service tools and repair inventory in field service vehicle + Communicate directly with customers to assess product usage, gather technical feedback, and provide basic operational guidance + Provide product orientation and support to customers on operational and maintenance aspects of equipment + Escalate complex or unresolved technical issues to senior technicians or engineering support + Assist service centers and dealer technicians with troubleshooting support when needed + Document service activities, repair actions, and customer interactions clearly and accurately + Contribute to root cause analysis and failure reporting processes •
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- + High School Diploma or GED and three (3) or more years of relevant experience in machine assembly, automotive or equipment maintenance, facilities maintenance, or light fabrication; or previous relevant contracting experience with Oshkosh Corporation; or an equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the role + Valid driver's license must be maintained at all times + Ability to obtain a passport + Ability to pass a TSA background check + Strong mechanical and technical skills with foundational electrical troubleshooting capability + Ability to read and interpret basic schematics and technical documentationAbility to travel up to 80% •
STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS
- + Technical degree preferred + Exposure to PLCs, automation systems, or control systems + Experience in construction equipment, heavy equipment, or automotive service environments + Demonstrated ability to work in a customer-facing role with strong communication skills
WORKING CONDITIONS
- _The following represents general working conditions for this role.
Pay Range:
- $57,600.