Heavy Equipment Field Technician​/Mechanic

Position: Heavy Equipment Field Technician / Mechanic
Foley Equipment is the authorized Caterpillar dealer in Kansas and NW Missouri.

Our Equipment Field Technician is primarily responsible for troubleshooting, servicing and repairing heavy machinery at the customer’s worksite. This includes large and small earthmoving equipment. You represent Foley Equipment off-site and help our customers with critical repairs.

Hourly Base Rate: $29.43 - $65.28 / hour Benefits:

Tool Reimbursement Work Boot Reimbursement Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement Uniforms and Cleaning Services Paid Annual Training Long-term Incentive Program
401(k) with Matching Paid Holidays Paid Time Off Paid Parental Leave Dependent Care Account

HSA / FSA Options Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Life / AD&D / Short-Term Disability / Long-Term Disability Insurance Company Laptop for Troubleshooting and Ordering Parts Clearly Defined Path of Progression for Technical Advancement What You Will Do in This Role:

Perform all levels of repair and preventative maintenance on heavy machinery, diagnose and troubleshoot problems, make recommendations for repairs and perform critical repairs and adjustment

Must be willing to work overtime as required by fluctuating workloads and available for after-hours calls as needed

Perform required DOT inspections to ensure service truck is in proper, safe working order

Test and verify correct operation of all repairs and adjustments

Develop and maintain long-lasting working relationships with customers

Travel is required for training and/or to assist at other locations.

Physical & Working Requirements This role involves hands-on mechanical work in a shop environment. The employee must be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. These functions may include:

Safely and repeatedly lifting components weighing up to 115 pounds without assistance

Safely lifting, carrying, and lowering components weighing up to 65 pounds without assistance

Frequent pushing, pulling, and carrying of heavy materials

Climbing on and off equipment and working at varying heights

Standing, bending, and working in physically demanding positions for extended periods

Safely operating tools and equipment

Our Ideal Candidate:

Basic mechanical knowledge including electrical and hydraulics

Class A CDL required or ability to obtain CDL within three months of start date General knowledge of basic hand tools, air tools, precision measuring tools and instruments

Must be able to read and comprehend specifications, service and parts literature, technical bulletins and other related publications

Ability to drive and valid CDL license required

What Will Put You Ahead:

Experience working within the diesel mechanics industry (specifically with CAT earthmoving equipment)
Stable work history

Class A CDLAbility to foster positive relationships internally and externally

Foley Industries – Foley Equipment, Foley Power Solutions, Foley Rental, and SITECH Central – proudly stands at the forefront of progress, serving customers in Kansas and Western Missouri for over nine decades. With a dedicated team of over 1,000 employees, we are committed to delivering exceptional service, top-quality parts and rentals, and unparalleled sales support across a comprehensive range of Caterpillar and allied construction equipment, power generation solutions, and cutting-edge SITECH construction technology.

As we continue to empower our customers' success, we invite you to explore the endless opportunities that await you  learn more about our company and join our team of industry leaders, please visit  Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Race/Gender/Veteran/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity). To request a reasonable accommodation or assistance in completing the application, call  or email  this time Foley does not participate in any Visa sponsorship programs.
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