Field Technician

Modern Machinery
Kent, WA

Modern Machinery has immediate opportunities for a full-time, journey-level, highly motivated, self-directed Heavy Equipment Field Service Technician. Candidates must be well established in the heavy equipment repair and maintenance industry with at least three to five years of experience operating a field service truck. 

The hourly pay range for this position is: $32.00 - $55.00. This is a non-exempt position and is eligible for overtime pay.

BENEFITS:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • 401k/Roth Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Participation in Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday, Bereavement & Parental Leave)
  • Gym Membership Reimbursement Program
  • Family Scholarship Program
  • Employee Assistance Program  
  • Virtual Mental Health & Tele Medicine Benefit
  • Company Paid Life Insurance & Disability Benefits
  • Additional Supplemental Insurance (Term Life, Accident & Critical Illness and Voluntary Vision)

Modern Machinery is an Equal Opportunity Employer

  • Demonstrate Modern Machinery's core values and promote the mission and vision of the company.
  • Follow all company policies and regulations for safe work procedures and contribute to the achievement of company safety goals.
  • Independently troubleshoot and repair all systems (electrical, hydraulic, A/C, power train, etc.) on Komatsu and other Modern Machinery affiliated product lines.
    • Operate equipment as needed to assist in locating and diagnosing the failure.
    • Utilize hand and power tools and electronic diagnostic equipment.
    • Read and interpret complex hydraulic and electrical schematics.
    • Perform diagnostic testing and tuning of equipment.
    • Have the experience and ability to determine the extent of the repair and the corrective action required.
  • Follow all safety rules and policies while performing all work assignments as specified in company handbooks.
    • Adhere to any additional customer requirements, safety related and otherwise when working on a customer’s site.
  • Asses parts to determine the cause of failure and/or their reusability.
    • Communicate with parts department personnel to order the necessary parts required to complete repair(s).
  • Perform assignments in a variety of environments, including the field, on customer’s sites and in the shop.
  • Customer satisfaction is our priority at Modern Machinery; all customer inquiries must be handled promptly and in a professional manner.
    • Effectively communicate to the customer the machine’s problem, the intended plan for repair and provide status updates throughout the repair process.
    • Establish strong customer relationships.
    • Work well under pressure and within deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude.
  • Ensure the assigned field service truck is appropriately maintained and kept clean.
  • Complete and submit assigned work order reports, time entry and all other paperwork on company provided laptop daily.
    • When appropriate compile any additional documentation necessary for completeness.
  • Assist other technicians on large repairs or projects.
  • Attend and participate in appropriate training(s).

The responsibilities described above are the general nature and levels of work performed but are not intended to be a complete comprehensive list of all the duties, activities, and responsibilities required of job incumbents. Responsibilities, duties, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 
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