Field Technician

At Aksela, we believe in building the future. Our mission is to empower infrastructure development by delivering innovative, reliable, and efficient foundation drilling solutions across the Midwest and beyond. As part of our team, you will contribute to projects that shape communities, support sustainable growth, and solve complex engineering challenges. We are committed to providing our employees with the tools, training, and support they need to thrive.

When you grow, we grow.

Aksela’s Field Technicians is responsible for repairing machines to customers’ satisfaction in the field or customer location.

PRIMARY

JOB DUTIES:

• Conducts machine performance and diagnostic tests, interprets results, and independently determines the extent of necessary repairs.
• Inspects, diagnoses, troubleshoots, services, and repairs customer equipment in field environments.
• References and interprets service manuals, diagnostic software, and parts catalogs to identify malfunctions and verify repair specifications and required parts.
• Verifies warranty coverage for applicable parts and manages the return of core and remanufactured components.
• Performs failure analysis across all systems including engines, electrical, hydraulics, transmissions, power trains, brakes, steering, and electronic/computer applications.
• Utilizes troubleshooting techniques to diagnose and repair machine and attachment issues, adhering to Time Requirement Guidelines (TRG). Escalates unresolved problems to Service Manager for further support.
• Works in the field, shop, or at customer sites, which may include overtime and overnight assignments.
• Conducts business professionally, maintaining composure and integrity in high-pressure situations and presenting a professional image.
• Complies with all customer site requirements.
• Orders necessary parts for repairs, evaluates part reusability, and identifies causes of failure.
• Completes service reports, time entries, and other documentation on a laptop, submitting them daily via email.
• Adheres to all customer care standards.
• Follows all Aksela and customer-specific safety protocols, including contamination control and HAZMAT regulations. Properly uses equipment and materials, attends required safety meetings and maintains tools per MSHA and OSHA standards.
• Reviews diagnostic data to create accurate, cost-effective quotes and parts orders. Coordinates quote creation with Service Manager.

BENEFITS:

• Medical (and FSA/HSA plans), Dental, Vision Insurances
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Company‑paid Basic Life Insurance
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Profit Sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement and In‑house Training Dept.
• Paid Military Leave
• Short and Long‑Term Disability
• Safety Glasses

Aksela is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions. Aksela shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60‑1.4(a), 60‑300.5(a) and 60‑741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

* The job duties listed in this job posting do not constitute a complete and exclusive list. Aksela further reserves the right to modify job duties, at any time and in its sole discretion, to meet the needs of the Company.