Technician - Construction Equipment

Job Details

Job Location

Garden City - Garden City, KS

Position Type

Full Time

Salary Range

$22.50 - $55.00 Hourly

Description

Position Title : Construction Equipment Technician

Reporting to : Service Manager

Department : Service

Central Power Systems & Services is a privately held company with deep roots going back to 1954.

Our Mission Statement isforging long-lasting partnerships by providing first-class customer support. We live that statement every single day. We are looking for a Construction Equipment Technician to help support that mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform all levels of repair and preventative maintenance on full line of construction equipment

Diagnostic and troubleshooting for both minor and major repairs

Build and maintain customer, vendor and factory relationships

Perform repairs within established labor time guides

Achieve over 90% efficiency rating while maintaining quality of workmanship

Create detailed parts and labor repair scopes for quoting

Read and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics, technical blueprints, service and parts diagrams

Must be a self-starter with ability to prioritize tasks, stay organized, and stay on task with minimal supervision, ability to communicate well with the Service and Parts Teams.

Must be willing to work overtime if needed and be on a rotating on-call list

Perform pre and post trip inspections on service trucks per DOT regulations

Possession of or ability to obtain a Class A CDL

Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Professional Development
• Positive and productive work environment

Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

3-5 years' experience as a preventative maintenance technician with construction equipment

2-4 years' experience as construction equipment technician

Ability to follow Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications.

Advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting capabilities for all major and minor repairs of construction equipment

Experience with Develon, Liebherr and Takeuchi products preferred

Excellent knowledge and experience in the following areas

Hydraulics

Electrical Systems

Various Diesel Engines

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

2+ Years of Construction Equipment Repair Experience

Possession of or ability to obtain class A CDL

Mechanical Aptitude

High School Diploma or GED

Ability to Provide Basic Hand Tools

Good Communications Skills both Verbal and Written

Critical Thinking, Trouble-Shooting and Problem-Solving Skills

Stamina, Attention to Detail and Safety Awareness

Vocational Training or Apprenticeship

WORK CONDITIONS

Physical Demands / Work Environment :

This position regularly requires walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, kneeling and climbing stairs. It also often requires pushing, pulling, twisting, lifting 50+ lbs. and working in a variety of weather conditions and noise levels. This list is not meant to cover every possible scenario but simply provide an outline. Employees may be assigned other tasks as needed.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

CPS&S is a smoke-free and drug-free work environment.