Heavy Equipment Field Service Technician - Nortrax (plattsburgh, new york) in Plattsburgh, New York For Sale

Job Description:
***When applying for this position: Link opens in a new window, browser requirements: IE9 and up, Chrome, Safari, and Firefox. Summary of Primary Functions: This position is responsible for repairing and maintaining electric, diesel and gasoline industrial, construction and forestry equipment generally independently and outside the actual conformities of the shop Essential Duties and Responsibilities: May include some or all of the following. Other duties may be assigned.- Reads job order and observes and listens to equipment in operation to determine malfunction and plans work procedures.- Installs fuel injection nozzles and pumps, changes or recharges batteries, and replaces transmissions, hydraulic systems and component parts.- Examines protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on equipment, and makes adjustments.- Lubricates moving parts and drives repaired equipment to verify conformance to specifications.- Fabricates special lifting or towing attachments, hydraulic systems, shields, or other devices according to blueprints or schematic drawings.- Removes, replaces, and repairs tires, undercarriages, and earth moving and timber harvesting attachments.- Enters a legible description of work performed onto the work orders.- Maintains and cares for the shop tools and equipment.- Maintains a clean work area and performs miscellaneous housekeeping duties associated with the job.- Insures work is performed safely and safe work procedures are followed throughout the department.- Reads schematics denoting operating specifications for unit or component and type of evaluation required.- Continues to work on revenue producing work as needed- Tests unit for conformance with operating requirements such as specified horsepower and lifting performance.- Helps ensure that our new and used whole goods are in good working conditions- Examines protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on equipment and makes adjustments when necessary- Fabricates special lifting or towing attachments, hydraulic systems, shields or other devices according to blueprints or schematic drawings.- Maintains assigned service vehicle in areas of cleanliness, daily maintenance and inspections.- Complies with all state laws while operating company vehicle. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education, Skill, and/or Experience Requirements:Associates degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two:year college or technical school; plus a minimum of 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Language SkillsAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Mathematical SkillsAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates and percents. Reasoning AbilityAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsThis person must possess a valid driver's license and Forklift Certification. Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functi
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