Field Service Technician from Messina Talent Advisors

Field Service Technician - a direct hire opportunity in Minot, ND. Our client is a Midwest-based supplier and servicer of forklift machines and parts. They provide a multi-line parts department for several different product lines. The Field Service Technician will travel to customer locations and repair their material handling equipment, MEWPs, and rail car movers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines.
• Complete a diagnosis of any mechanical, electrical, or other breakdown or failure of material handling equipment (forklifts, mobile elevating work platforms MEWPS, rail car movers, rough terrain lifts).
• Performs disassembly, repair, and reassembly of engines, transmissions, differentials, clutches, brakes, electrical systems, fuel systems, couplers, and any other part of material handling equipment and rail car movers.
• Works with the parts department to order and install replacement parts for machines.
• Maintain technical knowledge of all equipment brands.
• Use all tools of the trade, including precision instruments, welding equipment, shop machines and power tools in making adjustments or repairs.
• Requires little supervision and can assist others in the trade.
• Maintains your own parts inventory based on the parts you carry in your van.
• Follow all safety protocols.
• Complete and submit all required paperwork.
• Provide the best possible customer service, including offering additional services.
• Manage your workload effectively.
• Job duties and responsibilities may change based on company or customer needs and requirements.

• Valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of engines, transmissions, hydraulics, electrical systems, fuel systems and/or charging systems.
• Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of computer systems and ability to quickly learn software to complete work orders.
• Works well independently and with others.
• Organized with strong attention to detail.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills
• Present a professional image in appearance and preparation
• High school education.
• Some vocational or community college with related coursework are preferred.
• 3+ years of direct technician experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 75lbs frequently.
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, crawl/crouch, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.
• Must be able to visually inspect machines.

Other Details:

Schedule: M-F, 7 am – 5 pm

Location: Minot, ND

Duration: Direct Hire 

• Medical (and FSA/HSA plans), dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Company paid basic life insurance.
• Supplemental term life insurance.
• 401(k) with match.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Group accident and critical illness insurance.
• Safety glasses and boot program.
• Tuition reimbursement and in-house training.