Location: Valparaiso,IN, USA
* This is a traveling position. Travel will be in or around Chicago- Michigan*
Position Summary
The Service Technician performs preventative maintenance, diagnoses, and makes advanced repairs at various remote/roadside locations. This position is responsible for ensuring company equipment is running at optimal performance. The Service Technician determines the causes of failure and implements strategies or corrective measures to ensure failures do not reoccur. This position is responsible for various activities, including but not limited to cleaning, maintaining, assembling, and reconditioning equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities Include
Essential Duties:
* Operates, inspects, troubleshoots, performs diagnostics, and identifies defects/malfunctions
* Determines required repairs on heavy and/or hydraulic equipment
* Repairs or overhauls mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment
* Performs preventative equipment maintenance
* Documents and submits all necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner
* Maintains availability for after-hours service calls
* Duties and responsibilities may change with or without notice
What You'll Bring to the Team
* Two (2) or more years of heavy equipment mechanic experience
* Knowledge of DOT standards and requirements
* Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record per Company requirements
* Knowledge of essential job functions and responsibilities
* Attention to detail
* Organizational skills
* Strong oral and written communication skills
* Ability to problem solve
* Meet all physical requirements of the position
* Pass all drug and alcohol screens as required by Company policy and, if applicable, required by DOT regulations
* 18 years of age or older, or 21 if CDL is required
* Legally authorized to work in the United States
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as needed. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Additionally, the position may be subject to pre-employment screening, including drug screening and background check.
The Townsend Company, LLC and its family of companies are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law.