Resident Field Technician removes, installs, repairs, disassembles, assembles, performs failure analyses of all equipment including engines, electrical systems, hydraulics, transmissions, power train, brakes, steering, and electronic and computer applications. Work is done in shop or customers location. Being a Resident Field Technician home base is away from shop. Requires a high school diploma. Additionally, Resident Field Technician typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Resident Field Technician works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be a Resident Field Technician typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Summary: The technician will perform repair work at customer job sites on a wide variety of equipment ranging from complete machine overhauls to minor repairs such as fixing leaks, changing fluids and filters. Other types of repairs may include rebuild components such as engines, transmissions, hydraulic cylinders and hydraulic pumps. Some locations have test equipment to dyno test engines, hydraulic pumps and transmissions. Installations may include undercarriage on track machines, attachments on plumbing excavators for hammers or scalers; quick coupler attachments on loaders, excavators and backhoes.
Job Responsibilities:
Perform daily and operational activities in the service department to include the following, but not limited to:
Job Qualifications: