Field Service Technician - Phalaborwa

Leading and well-known construction equipment company is looking for a Field Service Technician - Phalaborwa to join their team.

POSITION INFO:

1. Must have 6-7 years Mechanic experience
2. Auto electrical experience on Earthmoving equipment + 5 years
3. Earth moving mechanical experience + 5 years
4. Worked as a Field service technician.

Reporting to the Branch Manager, the technician performs tasks in the electrical and mechanical field including maintenance, servicing, component change out, repairs, rebuilds and troubleshooting on company-related Earthmoving equipment.

Facilitates efficient technical, engineering and after-sales service to customers.

Diagnoses, overhauls, repairs, tunes, maintains and services diesel-powered Earthmoving equipment and machinery in the field as well as in the workshop.

Prepares and submits detailed field reports.

Maintain professional customer relationships.

Detects electrical and mechanical faults by using specialized tooling and equipment.

Repairs and maintains electrical, hydraulic and mechanical components and systems of diesel-powered equipment including attachments.

Follows work assignments received in the form of general oral or written work instructions.

Determines the extent of the needed repair and the nature thereof and implements necessary actions.

Performs checks and services on a regular basis and detects possible faults and flaws on affected equipment.

Repairs and/or replaces and fits new sections or new parts.

Improvises necessary solutions as and when needed.

Travels from one site to another often in remote areas and at unusual work hours.

Works with specialized equipment in order to perform daily duty requirements.

Maintains a good level of physical health and fitness.

Maintains a legal vehicle driver’s license at all times.

Adheres to all health and safety legislation.