Construction & Forestry Service Technician

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Summary / Objective

The service technician is responsible for the self-directed effective repair of equipment at high levels of quality while exceeding customer expectations.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Diagnose, inspect, recondition, repair, assemble and service equipment according to technical manuals in a timely manner, as assigned by the Service Manager.
• Document machine information and repairs completed on work orders including parts and fluids.
• Maintain a clean work area, as well as care for all shop tools, machines and equipment.
• Maintain technical and product knowledge on all equipment serviced by the dealership.
• Safely operate all machines marketed by the dealership.
• Assist other service technicians as required by the Service Manager.
• Maintain positive and professional working relationships with coworkers, management, and vendors with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management in a professional and efficient manner.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations and adhere to all policies and procedures as specified in company manuals and the employee handbook.
• Participate in all company driven communication efforts including department meetings, electronic communications (email and text) and other related efforts.
• Proactively seek and participate in available company sponsored training to develop skills and knowledge.
• Maintain prompt and regular attendance according to department and company policies.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a service shop setting and is exposed to outside weather conditions, noise, vibration, fumes, odors, dust, and close proximity to moving mechanical parts.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to stand, bend and stoop. The employee is frequently required to lift or carry up to 20 lbs., walk, reach above, push and pull and use hands and fingers for fine manipulation. The employee is occasionally required to sit, lift and carry up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and color vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear at moderate noise levels.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7 : 30 a.m. to 4 : 00 p.m.

Travel

Little to no travel is expected for this position.

Job Requirements

Excellent mechanical skills

Three or more years of service technician experience preferred

Graduation from related diesel technology program preferred

Trade specific tooling including hand tools and pneumatic tools

Excellent customer service skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to assemble and perform maintenance functions on equipment

Ability to use personal computers and various types of diagnostic equipment

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurements using whole numbers, fractions and decimals

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Compensation : $24.00 - $43.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Beard Equipment Company was founded in 1970 by William B. Beard Sr. as a John Deere Construction and Forestry dealer. The first dealership was located in Pensacola, Florida. Operations grew to include Panama City in 1972, Mobile, Alabama in 1982, Freeport in 2004, Jacksonville, Lake City and Palatka in 2011, Tallahassee and Perry in 2014, and Ocala in 2015. Mr. Beard believed in taking care of customers and having agreements based on handshakes. He felt that the two most important company assets are the relationship with our customers and having high quality employees. The company continues to operate with these values at the core of our philosophy. Three generations of the Beard family have operated the business over the last 40 years and the family approach to customers and employees is a key ingredient to our success. Today more than 300 hard working employees serve customers across all of our equipment divisions. They are all linked by one common goal : Focusing on our customer and their equipment needs.