Service Technician - Preventative Maintenance

Service Technician - Preventative Maintenance(Field)

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. is a leading distributor of heavy equipment and cranes in the central United States. We are at the forefront of today's construction industry growth and have several exciting job opportunities for talented, energized professionals across the region who want to join our Kirby Smith family!

The Preventative Maintenance Field Service Technician operates a mobile service vehicle and travels to customer locations to perform in-field preventative maintenance services and minor repairs. They will perform quality work as efficiently and effectively as possible according to the specified guidelines.

Communicates and supports the Kirby Smith vision and core values of One Mission, One Team, One Plan, One Goal

Performs preventative maintenance services on equipment as assigned, for example, lubricating/greasing and checking fluid levels as needed

Plans methods and sequence of performing assigned repairs

Keeps rework within established guidelines

Notifies the Manager of any additional work required on the unit

Contributes to departmental and product line goals

Completes required paperwork efficiently and timely

Attends factory and other training as specified by supervisor

Promotes goodwill and exhibits excellent customer relation behaviors with customers, managers, and coworkers

Maintains service truck in good working condition and cleanliness

Completes daily, monthly, and annual safety and vehicle inspections

Models safe work habits and always abides by company safety policies and procedures

Organizes, cleans, and maintains a safe work area

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Consistent and reliable on-site attendance

One (1) year of experience in the heavy equipment environment or related field

Demonstrated basic mechanical knowledge

Ability to speak, read, and write in English the English language well enough to follow written instructions and to report to supervisor and others verbally and in writing

Must have basic tools

Ability to work after hours and overnight

Class B CDL Preferred

Pushes/Pulls/Lifts/Carries up to 75 pounds without assistance

Physical ability to squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop, climb, and reach overhead

Must be able to work in extreme heat or cold and wet, damp, dusty, or windy conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noises, hazardous materials, and fumes/odors associated with the shop/field

Ability to adhere to personal protective equipment (PPE) policy and maintain individual PPE in a functional condition

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.