Field Service Technician - Middelburg

SUMMARY:
Leading supplier of earthmoving equipment requires an experienced Field Service Technician with earthmoving equipment industry experience.  Individual must be a Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic or Auto Electrician trade and have a minimum of 4 - 5 years relevant working experience.  This position is based in Middelburg.

POSITION INFO:
Must be a qualified Auto Electrician or Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic
Auto electrical experience on Earthmoving equipment 4-5 years earth moving mechanical experience
Must have worked as a Field Service Technician
Mining or construction industry an added advantage

Reporting to the Technical Support Manager, the technician performs tasks in the electrical and
mechanical field including Maintenance, Servicing, Component change out, Repairs, Rebuilds and Troubleshooting on related Earthmoving equipment
Facilitates efficient technical, engineering and after-sales service to customers
Diagnoses, overhauls, repairs, tunes, maintains and service diesel powered Earthmoving
equipment and machinery in the field as well as in the workshop
Prepares and submits detailed field reports
Maintain professional customer relationships
Detects electrical and mechanical faults by using specialized tooling and equipment
Repairs and maintains electrical, hydraulic and mechanical components and systems of diesel-powered equipment including attachments.
Follows work assignments received in the form of general oral or written work instructions
Determines the extent of the needed repair and determines the nature thereof and implement
Perform checks and services on a regular basis and detects possible faults and flaws on affected equipment
Repairs and/or replaces and fit new sections or new parts
Improvises necessary solutions as and when needed
Travels from one site to another often in remote areas and at unusual work hours
Works with specialized equipment in order to perform daily duty requirement
Maintains a good level of physical health and fitness
Maintains a legal vehicle driver’s license at all times
Adheres to all health and safety legislation
Product Support Function
Maintaining punctual and high-quality paperwork / reports
Analytical and problem solver
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures
Time management