What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Technician position at Leavitt Machinery USA Inc.?
Leavitt Machinery is one of the fastest growing material handling equipment dealers in North America. With an entrepreneurial spirit, mission-driven approach, and customer-focused mindset, we have achieved continued growth and success over the past 25 years.
Leavitt Machinery is an integral entity within the Venturis group of companies, an extensive and integrated network of rapidly growing businesses, including over 60 branches and 1300 employees. Venturis strategically invests in visionary and values-driven organizations, with expertise in acquiring and managing leading material handling equipment dealerships supporting the construction, industrial, forestry, mining, and agricultural markets, among others.
In addition to our expanding dealership network, the Venturis portfolio includes complementary companies providing financing, freight and logistics, parts manufacturing, industrial parts supply, component rebuilding, training solutions, and marketing.
With a focus on learning and continuous improvement, we are proud to invest in our people and offer a progressive and flexible work culture where you can develop and advance your career while focusing on meaningful work
The Opportunity
Leavitt Machinery is looking for a Field Technician to join our team in Spokane, Washington. As the Field Technician you will be assigned to critical machinery repair tasks required by our loyal customers.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
As the Field Technician your key responsibilities will include:
- Adequately diagnose and repair heavy machinery and lift equipment as required by customers
- Build relationships with customers, communicating a clear understanding of job scopes and repair requirements
- Perform planned maintenance and safety inspections on a variety of material handling equipment
- Conduct tasks assigned from the Dispatcher, maintaining communication and providing updates as needed
- Prepare all required parts before visiting job sites
- Actively communicate with the Parts department to ensure required parts are needed, including tracking orders and following up when required
- Complete work order forms for assigned jobs
- Adhere to warranty policies, and complete necessary warranty documentation
- Report any safety incidents according to company policy
- Maintain organized and tidy work environments
- Maintain proper documentation as needed
Required Skills & Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, knowledge, and competencies:
- Driver's license (required)
- Heavy Duty or Automotive Journeyperson’s ticket, or 5 years of proven experience in a related industry (required)
- Relevant Trade Certification (preferred)
- Experience with the Linde product line is considered an asse
- Strong work ethic and a positive attitude
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with external customers and internal stakeholders
- Ability to travel to customer sites within local region
- Must be able to gain access to Federal Government buildings through clearance screening process
Benefits & Perks
Leavitt Machinery USA is proud to offer competitive compensation and flexible benefits coverage for all eligible employees:
- Company-matched 401K contributions
- Comprehensive and competitive medical and dental benefits
- Medical health care plan
- Extended health service coverage
- Prescription drug coverage
- Dental plan & vision plan
- Telehealth plan with MDLive
- Life insurance and disability insurance
- Employee assistance programs
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Gas allowance relevant expense coverage
The base pay range for this role is: $33.00 to $38.00 per hour.
Leavitt Machinery & Venturis would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however; only qualified applicants will be contacted by Talent Acquisition for an interview. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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