Field Maintenance Technician - Rental

# Field Maintenance Technician - Rental Richland, MS 39218## Overview Level Experienced Position  Type Full Time Education Level High School

Travel Percentage Road Warrior## Description The Field Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing general preventive maintenance/minor repairs and troubleshooting/repairs on Caterpillar and allied rental fleet, primarily during service calls at customer locations, using a field service truck in a safe, timely, efficient, and courteous manner.  This position will require working hours in addition to the normal work schedule and for emergency calls.
This is an intermediate level skilled trade position working independently in a field setting.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibliities:
* Perform all required routine preventive maintenance (replacing fluids, filters, hoses, etc.) on rental machines in accordance with all prescribed policies and procedures as well as all quality and safety standards.
* Perform minor disassembly, assembly, and installation of components and parts, including but not limited to powertrain, hydraulic, electrical AC/DC, and diesel engines in accordance with all prescribed quality and safety standards.
* Prepare and submit detailed inspection reports (including digital photographs) of all machines serviced.
* Keep supervisor & coordinator regularly apprised of status of assigned jobs.  Maintain regular communication with customers to keep them apprised of status and schedule of PMs to be performed and to address any questions or concerns.
* Maintain perpetual inventory of all parts and supplies needed to ensure that items are stocked and readily available on the service vehicle.  

Requisition replenishments in accordance with all prescribed company policies and standards.
* Troubleshoot field service delivery-related problems (weather, traffic, breakdowns) to resolution in real time.
* Maintain all motor vehicle logs, documentation, and driving standards as may be required by the Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). federal/state authorities, and the company.
* Inspect all assigned vehicle and equipment daily and report repair and/or maintenance requests to designated manager.  Maintain assigned vehicle in a clean and fueled state of readiness.
* Perform minor roadside repairs and basic preventive maintenance to assigned vehicle.
* Maintain a professional and proper personal appearance at all times.
* Keep up to date with developments in tooling, technologies and systems.  Maintain currency with all technical diagnostic software (CAT ET).## Qualifications
* High school diploma or GED equivalent
** required**.
Diesel engine, construction equipment and/or truck engine training and certifications through accredited technical schools or relevant military experience preferred.
* ** Current Class D motor vehicle license, DOT medical certification, and other related licenses as required by the Department of Transportation, federal, and/or state statutes.
*** Must have and maintain a driving record (MVR) which adheres to the company’s motor vehicle policy standards.
* ** Ability to work standard five-day work schedule, including daily overtime, and occasional weekend hours as necessary.
*** Ability to read and comprehend moderately difficult computer-based schematics, specifications, service and parts literature, technical bulletins, safety manuals, and other related publications.
* Basic mechanical systems knowledge of diesel engines/engine failures, electrical and hydraulic systems.
* Ability to safely use material handling equipment and tooling and wear company required PPE (protective eyewear, gloves, harnesses, footwear) during a shift assignment that could last between 8 and 11 hours.
* Good knowledge of concepts, practices,…