Description:
DESCRIPTION:
Forming partnerships with Treadโs customers is essential to Treadโs growth and identity. A knowledgeable, hands-on approach with Treadโs customers is essential to building strong relationships with Treadโs users. It is imperative that the Field Service Technician can build upon the foundation of trust and has the ability and knowledge to resolve problems quickly and
Requirements:
Requirements:
ยท 3-5 years technical experience maintaining and repairing heavy equipment, including electrical and hydraulics
ยท Willingness to travel out of town, including internationally for up to 14 days straight, and potentially on short notice
ยท Computer experience sufficient for communication, research, Tread business system and PLC control systems
ยท Customer sales and relations experience
ยท Must have and maintain a valid Class B CDL with airbrake endorsement
Leadership Attributes:
ยท Good verbal communication skills and effective communication with all levels of a customerโs organization, including senior management and equipment operators
ยท Natural ability to extract complex information from those less familiar with the mechanics of Treadโs equipment to solve problems in the field and over the telephone
ยท Interpersonal skills to interact with customers; discuss equipment/partsโ needs and sales opportunities to increase Treadโs market share
ยท Encourages the free exchange of information; advises the customer regarding preventative maintenance and after-market parts orders
ยท Acts with a sense of urgency that transcends the comfort zone of others
ยท Results driven and time conscious; strives for continuous improvement; sets high performance expectations; follows through on othersโ expectations
ยท Strong self-management skills and is sufficiently organized in work and life
ยท Understands the importance of sales objectives and works within budgets
ยท โConscienceโ of the company and upholds the highest standards of ethics
ยท Willingly embraces changes needed to adapt to new circumstances
ยท Inspires confidence from customers because of professional experience and abilities, as well as personal qualities
ยท Has a winning attitude, demonstrated by a โcan-doโ approach; has resiliency, persistence, high energy, and a commitment to achieving goals
Necessary Skills:
ยท Promote and practice proper safety procedures and correctly use PPE at all times
ยท Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair Tread equipment at the customerโs site; communicate with customers directly to determine the cause of equipment malfunctions, advise customers on resolving issues, and schedule repairs
ยท Ability and knowledge to use tools such as welders, drills, hand tools, hydraulic flow meters, electrical multimeters, etc.
ยท Understands mechanical motions and their relationships with hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical DC power; understands how electrical components (solenoids, motor sensors, switches, relays, and PLCs) interface and control hydraulically driven devices
ยท Working knowledge of hydraulic systems, gear and pressure compensated, load sense pumps; ability to interpret hydraulic schematics; capable of calculating flow, pressure, speed, and volume data for hydraulic components and make calibrations and unit conversions
ยท Customer-focused, responding to customer needs and developing rapport with customers through effective communication, interpersonal skills, and professionalism
ยท Ability to teach and train users on the functions of Treadโs equipment and technology
ยท Must be able to perform each essential duty at a high level, thrive under tight deadlines and pressure from above, and simultaneously manage several projects at a time
Responsibilities:
As the primary support to Treadโs customers, the roles and responsibilities of the Field Service Technician will greatly impact all the critical, tactical, and strategic initiatives of the organization. He or she will interface daily with the end users of Treadโs products, often under the stressful circumstances of equipment malfunction.
The Field Service Technician will become a partner to Treadโs customers, providing advice, training, and problem-solving for the users of Treadโs equipment. The technician must be able to pull from a vast knowledge, based on experience, to identify and resolve issues quickly, explore growth opportunities, and increase geographic sales. The ability to develop rapport with and communicate effectively with all levels of users is a key to the success of this position.
The Field Service Technician will be a highly valued partner in the organization and will work as a liaison between the customer and the company. Working as Treadโs eyes and ears on the ground, the Field Service Technicianโs feedback to other departments in the organization is needed and respected.
Specific responsibilities will include:
ยท Commissioning trucks for use at a customerโs site; training users on the equipment and technology
ยท Performing maintenance and repairs on equipment; troubleshooting equipment malfunctions
ยท Initiating sales for aftermarket parts, truck equipment, and service work; providing quotes; making judgments on warranty service
ยท Developing and documenting technical reports; analyzing test data; interpreting manufacturing data and engineering drawings as needed
ยท Establishing strong relationships with customers, serving as a resource to them.
ยท Calling on new accounts to increase customer contact and promote Tread
ยท Participating as an instructor at Tread training school and on-site customer training
Representing Tread at industry seminars and conferences