Field Service Technician – Power Generation ($2500 signing bonus)

at Ziegler CAT
Location Shakopee
Date Posted August 30, 2022
Category Trades & Services
Job Type Full Time

Description

Ziegler CAT has an opening for a full-time, experienced Field Service Mechanic to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain Caterpillar power generation equipment as well as other brands of industrial generators. We are looking for a dedicated employee with excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills to help deliver top notch service as a mechanic to our rapidly growing customer base.

Responsibilities:

Dispatched to diagnose and repair electric power generation equipment including gas and diesel engines, generators, transfer switches and switchgear at the customer's location
Responds to customer needs in a positive, supportive, and timely manner to ensure maximum value for work performed; a company truck is provided
Using a high degree of independent judgment, assumes responsibility for the safe maintenance and repair of a variety of complex equipment and tools, which involve mechanical, hydraulic, gas, diesel, and electrical systems at branch or customer locations
Maintains a clean and safe work area, adheres to all safety procedures; maintains a service vehicle in a clean and professional manner, and ensures the vehicle is always properly maintained
Positively interacts with manager and team members to satisfy customer needs
Provides assistance to all other levels of technicians as needed in regard to troubleshooting repairs
Communicates job status with supervisor and communicates job is completed to receive the subsequent assignment.
Maintains paperwork documentation of work performed (work orders) in a complete and timely manner on a daily/job basis
Documents labor, addition of segments, assuring that work order can be closed and billed as communicated with the customer
Willing to respond to after hour emergency calls as directed by supervisor
Identifies and communicates the need for parts for inventory
Performs other duties as assigned/required

Qualifications:

2-year technical degree or high school diploma and several years of comparable mechanic experience
5+ years of relevant experience in mechanical, electrical & diesel maintenance/repair, some field experience preferred
Knowledge of electricity and electronics, engine diagnostics, failure analysis
Previous experience working on Caterpillar engines a plus but not required
Possesses the ability to diagnose all equipment without supervision; is also able to read, follow, understand, and communicate schematics.
Personal characteristics: Desire to provide outstanding, professional customer service, strong attention to detail, excellent problem solver, committed, and possesses written and verbal communication skills
Ability to maintain safe and clean work environment
Willing and able to respond to after-hour emergency calls as directed by supervisor
Basic computer skills
Own mechanic tool set
Clean driving record
Class A CDL or willingness to obtain one within a defined period of time
Obtain a DOT medical certification card
Pass a DOT pre-employment drug screen & physical
Able to operate equipment safely

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Minimum Physical Requirements:

Push/pull up to 100 lbs
Lift/carry up to 100 lbs
Lift bulky objects
Standing, walking, using hands, talking, hearing, neck rotation, trunk rotation, stair climbing, repetitive bending, kneeling, sustained squat, forward reaching, overhead reaching, reach and lift, ladder climb and carry, crawling.
Working conditions may be indoor and/or outdoor. Noise level may be loud at times.

DOT driving requirements:

Applicants must be able to obtain valid Class A CDL, obtain a DOT medical certification card, and pass a DOT pre-employment drug screen and physical.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Ziegler Inc. will reasonably accommodate the known disabilities of qualified disabled individuals.

Ziegler Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color or creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission dealing with discrimination, or any other protected class status.

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