Field Technician – Heavy Equipment Job in Houston 77002, Texas US
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010DO YOU LIKE HEAVY EQUIPMENT?âââ TAKE IT TO A NEW HEIGHT! OUR SOLUTIONS, YOUR OPPORTUNITY Altec Industries, Inc.âââ, specializes in the design, manufacture, sale and servicingof aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes and specialty equipment tosupport the electric utility, telecommunications, tree care,construction and light and sign maintenance industries.âââ Altecproducts are leading the industry, building on 80 years of continuous growth, with customers in more than 100 countries.âââ At Altec, advanced technology efforts are aimed, without exception, at helping customers work “Safer and Smarter.âââ” Altec invests more resources than any other manufacturer in theadvancement of safety, reliability, uptime and low cost of ownership.âââ Alteccontinues to pursue a singular vision: To be recognized by customersas the preferred supplier of products, services and solutions in allmarkets we serve.âââ Our values sustain that vision, our goals buildupon it and our associates help to achieve it.âââ Altec’s values are the cornerstone for our corporate culture, and every Altec associate is considered an integral part of Team Altec.âââ Altec’sstrengths as a stable and innovative company position us for the 21stcentury with a continued commitment to excellence and total customersatisfaction.âââ Join the thousands who have made Altec their career decision.âââ OUR LOCATIONS, YOUR CAREER The Service Group honors Altec’s commitment to be there for the life of the equipment.âââ The promise is backed up by the most complete and comprehensive service and supportcapability in the industry.âââ An extensive fleet of mobileservice units and technicians is located throughout the U.âââS.âââ This group of highly trained professionalsis the largest in the industry and can offer fast response to anysituation.âââ Operate a service vehicle out of your home in or near Houston for the customer base in Texas.âââ To be considered, please apply on-line to this advertising or e-mail a resume to recruiter@ââaltec.ââcom Major Responsibilities Provide effective maintenance, warranty and repair services on designated product lines.âââ Withminimal supervision, and oftentimes working independently, completeservice and repair tasks ranging from the basic to complex, includingbut not limited to: Hydraulic and electrical troubleshooting, with mechanic and automotive skills Replacing electrical and hydraulic components Evaluating repairs and damage Rebuilding and remounting equipment Performing diagnostics and structural repairs on critical components Perform all tasks consistent with Altec and customer safety practices and procedures.âââ Keepskills and knowledge base current to effectively service and repair newmachinery and implement new service and repair techniques.âââ Practice clear, consistent, and concise communication with customers, fellow associates and supervisors.âââ Maintain accurate records of all service and repair work.âââ Qualifications High School Diploma (or GED).âââ A background in the servicing of related heavy equipment (e.âââg.âââ, farm tractors, cranes, ground support equipment, construction equipment) is required.âââ Ability to learn computer skills necessary for communication and records keeping.âââ Overtime and shift workmay be required.âââ In addition, a Mobile Service Technician must be ableto work hourly schedules that are not uniform day-to-day and must bewilling to travel, extensively at times, to meet customer needs.âââ Physicaleffort is required to move objects that may weigh up to 75 pounds.âââFrequent stooping, bending, squatting and kneeling are required toservice and repair equipment.âââ Service related tools weighing up to 75 pounds must be carried to locations to perform the necessary service and repair.âââ Must live in the territory.âââ Benefits Competitivecompensation and comprehensive benefits that include medical and dentalinsurance options that fit individual life styles, prescription drugprogram, retirement 401(k) program, flexible spending accounts, tuitionassistance program, paid vacation and holidays.âââ AltecIndustries is an Equal Opportunity /âââ Affirmative Action Employer,committed to workforce diversity.âââ M/âââF/âââD/âââV encouraged to apply.âââEmployment contingent upon successful completion of background checkand drug screen.âââ All resumes are held in confidence.âââ
Field Technician – Heavy Equipment Job in Houston 77002, Texas US