Field Service Technician - ConcreteNewport News, VA | Job ID 61248

The Field Service Technician plans, coordinates, and executes on-site (at customer location) and in-house service and maintenance for various types of Liebherr concrete equipment including, but not limited to, batch plants, recycling plants, mixers, concrete pumps, and truck-mounted conveyors.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist with installation and commissioning of new and previously owned concrete equipment.
• Provide on-site or remote technical assistance to troubleshoot, repair, or adjust equipment.
• Perform on-site or in-house equipment assembly, upgrades, and modifications as directed by supervisor.
• Operate equipment to troubleshoot machine problems and evaluate correctness and completeness of repairs.
• Organize and conduct on-site safety, maintenance, and operational training for dealers and end users of LMT provided equipment.
• Recommend, specify, and maintain tools and equipment necessary to properly troubleshoot, repair, and maintain LMT provided equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of LMT’s workshop and warehouse areas.
• Perform warranty evaluations and assist with preparing warranty claims.
• Provide after-hours support as needed.
• Pack, ship, and receive parts and equipment for resale.
• Handle and properly dispose of hazardous wastes, such as oil, antifreeze, transmission fluid, parts cleaning solvents, and similar materials.
• Complete and submit all required reports and documentation correctly and in a timely manner.
  

Competencies

• Associates Degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, a minimum of five (5) years related experience and/or training in repair and maintenance of construction equipment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience working with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Working knowledge of PLC applications and Ladder Logic programming.
• Working knowledge of welding, grinding, and metal fabrication.
• Efficient use of Microsoft Office products.
• Familiar with the safe operation of forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material handling.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills – ability to break problems down into smaller parts, and consider multiple solutions based upon cost, benefits, opportunities and risks associated with each solution.
• Experienced Trainer.
• Can understand and interpret maintenance and parts manuals.
• Can read blueprints and schematics.
• Can plan and execute tasks without supervision.
• Recognizes when it is necessary to request additional assistance.
• Travel to customer and dealer jobsites domestically and internationally up to 65% of the time for periods of 1-4 weeks duration as needed to satisfy customer and project requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers’ license and passport.
• No objections or restrictions from travelling to and working in various locations in the United States, Canada, and South and Central America.
• Employee will occasionally be required to work up to 12 hour days and/or weekends as needed to satisfy customer requirements.
• Employee must be located within or be willing to relocate to within 40 miles of Liebherr’s facility in Newport News, VA.

Our Offer

A comprehensive benefits package that includes major medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan with company match, paid vacation and personal days.

Applications are only accepted via the online-portal www.liebherr.com.

Referral Bonus: Tier II

Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Silva at: [email protected]

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