Field Technician Heavy Equipment Maintenance

BRAMCO-THE POWER COMPANY   Chattanooga, TN   Full-time     Mechanic/Technician
Posted on October 18, 2024

Bramco-The Power Company's location in Chattanooga, Tennessee is hiring Field Technicians with heavy equipment maintenance experience.

Job Summary: The technician will perform repair work on a wide variety of equipment ranging from complete machine overhauls to minor repairs such as fixing leaks, changing fluids and filters. Other types of repairs may include rebuild components such as engines, transmissions, hydraulic cylinders and hydraulic pumps. Some locations have test equipment to dyno test engines, hydraulic pumps and transmissions. Installations may include undercarriage on track machines, attachments on plumbing excavators for hammers or scalers; quick coupler attachments on loaders, excavators and backhoes.

About Our Company: Parent company "Bramco" provides equipment and service solutions for the construction, aggregates, road construction, scrap, recycling, ports, mining, forestry, crane, and demolition industries. As the parent company of Brandeis Machinery and Supply Company, The Power Equipment Company, Bramco-MPS, and Certified Rental, Bramco can offer the highest quality and diverse line of heavy equipment choices from 17 full-service locations that cover Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, Arkansas, Northern Mississippi, as well as portions of Illinois, Georgia, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Only qualified experienced applicants should apply.

· Must have High School Diploma or equivalent, a 2-year technical degree or comparable military training is preferred

· Must have a minimum of 5 year of experience in the heavy equipment industry or a related field

· Must have a valid driver's license

· Please see additional required skills and qualifications below.

Salary: Experienced tech hourly pay ranges from $32+ per hour (rate commensurate with experience). All applicants are eligible for a sign-on bonus.

Benefits: Major Medical/Vision/Dental insurance; Group Life; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Account; 401k; major holiday PTO/vacation/birthday/sick leave available immediately upon hire. Manufacturer training and safety training provided.

Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 6:30a.m. to 3:30p.m., overtime possible.

Please use the Apply link below, a resume is required. Thank you.

Job Responsibilities:
Perform daily and operational activities in the service department to include the following, but not limited to:
· Troubleshoot equipment problem/diagnose failure
· Perform diagnostic functions, check pressures, check voltage, locate source of noise or vibration
· Disassemble machine, order parts, make repairs, assemble machine, check machine operation make sure repairs are complete and confirm problem is fixed unit has no leaks, and is work ready
· Clean parts, scrape gaskets, prep for assembly
· Responsible for a company vehicle and will travel daily
· Maintain safety and cleanliness of work environment
· Travel to jobsites and vendor training sessions as needed
· Overtime as needed.

Job Qualifications:
· Must have High School Diploma or equivalent, a 2-year technical degree or comparable military training is preferred
· Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the heavy equipment industry or a related field
· Must have a valid driver's license
· Excellent written and oral communication and basic mathematical skills.
· Proficient with a computer, including the use of Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and diagnostic use using manufacturer provided programs.
· Must have a good working knowledge of equipment operations and mechanical functions, electrical and hydraulic systems and how they are integrated
· Ability to stoop, kneel, push, pull, twist and carry and lift up to 70lbs.
· Ability to climb and perform work on heights of 20 feet
· Able to work in all types of weather conditions
· Capable of working with limited supervision / self-starter
· Maintain excellent customer service
· Must be able to pass a background, physical, and drug screen.

Qualified applicants please connect with us via the Apply link below. Thank you.