Field Service Technician in Clackamas

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Are you looking for a new career opportunity with an exciting company?! Then we've got the right team for you! In this role, you're responsible for the duties listed below.

Immediate opening for a
Field Service Technician in
Clackamas, OR who possesses:

• 2+ years of mechanical maintenance experience or strong mechanical aptitude
• Good driving record required
• Willingness to learn hydraulics, basic low-voltage electrical work, and general mechanical repair
• Comfortable working in small spaces and in and around garbage or trash equipment
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to use a phone or tablet-based field service app for scheduling and time tracking

We are seeking a Field Service Technician to support shop and field service work on trash compactors, cardboard balers, recycling systems, trash and linen chutes, and related equipment. This full-time role is based in Clackamas, OR and includes daily reporting to the shop, field service travel throughout the Portland metro area and surrounding regions, equipment diagnostics, repair, installation support, preventive maintenance, and general shop support when field service work is not scheduled.

The ideal candidate will have mechanical maintenance experience or strong hands-on mechanical aptitude, a good driving record, comfort working around trash equipment, and the ability to learn hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical repair work through hands-on training.

• Reporting to the shop daily before traveling to assigned service calls
• Performing field service work on trash compactors, cardboard balers, recycling equipment, and trash or linen chutes
• Diagnosing mechanical issues and making repairs as needed
• Supporting installation, repair, and maintenance of compactors, balers, chutes, and related equipment
• Performing general mechanical repair work
• Learning and supporting hydraulic repair work, including hose replacement as needed
• Learning and supporting basic low-voltage electrical work on equipment controls
• Using hand tools, power tools, and related repair equipment
• Providing customer service while working at client sites
• Traveling throughout the greater Portland metro area and surrounding service territory as needed
• Supporting service calls that may extend to areas such as Bend, Medford, or Washington as needed
• Using a phone or tablet-based field service app for scheduling, time tracking, and job management
• Helping in the shop when field service work is not scheduled
• Supporting shop work such as pressure washing chutes and assisting with general equipment preparation
• Training with experienced technicians for several months before working independently
• Rotating onto an on-call schedule for overtime calls once fully trained, as needed
• Working independently while maintaining communication with the team
• Maintaining accurate job notes, time records, and service documentation
• Following safety procedures and maintaining a clean work area
• Performing other duties as assigned

• 2+ years of mechanical maintenance experience
• Industrial maintenance experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude required
• Electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, or welding experience
• Willingness to learn hydraulic systems, mechanical systems, and basic low-voltage electrical controls required
• Good driving record required
• Forklift certification
• Welding certification
• Waste industry experience
• Experience with trash compactors, balers, recycling equipment, or similar equipment
• Ability to diagnose equipment issues and perform repairs as needed
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong self-motivation and commitment to customer service
• Good listening, verbal, and written…