Are you looking for a rewarding career helping build a better America? If that sounds like you, we'd love for you to join us!
POSITION PURPOSE: The Field Mechanic is responsible for traveling to Highway Equipment customers to diagnose and repair equipment and to train on equipment use. This position requires a person who can work independently, is self-motivated, and can work with customer representatives in a professional manner.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain and repair heavy diesel, gas, and electrically-operated construction equipment safely, thoroughly, and efficiently
• Accurately diagnose operational difficulties on equipment and communicate the problem and a planned solution to the customer
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment, and replace defective parts as needed, to ensure equipment maintains functionality
• Prepare required forms, including both online and paper forms, for parts and service reports as required by the Company
• Maintain Company service truck, including keeping it clean and functional, and notify Service Manager if repairs are needed
• Instruct customers’ operators in the handling and operation of new equipment
• Maintain a positive, cordial relationship with customers while acting as a representative of Highway Equipment Company
• Live by Highway’s values; advance and support a culture of leadership, responsibility, accountability, continual improvement, and fun among all employees
• Contribute to Highway’s overall success by performing additional duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary mechanic training is strongly preferred, but a combination of education and work experience will be considered
• Must be able to safely and effectively use all tools and equipment necessary to perform work assignments
• Must own adequate heavy-duty hand tools up to and including ¾” drive and 1 ½” combination wrenches among other required tools
• Ability to operate all products and models of Highway equipment is required
• Must exercise a high degree of judgment and ability to solve problems effectively and independently
• Good verbal and written communication skills with an ability to read and write the English language
• Basic computer skills, or an ability to learn computer software, including Microsoft Office
• Must be able to working in unstable positions, bending, stooping, reaching, climbing, sitting, standing on feet for long periods of time, and occasionally lifting 50lbs supported or unsupported
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and pass a background check

About Highway EquipmentA family-run business since 1933, Highway Equipment has one simple mission: making uptime easy for our partners, to build a better America. We live that mission every day by staying true to our three pillars:

• SOLUTION PARTNERS. We're more than a vendor. To our customers, we’re true partners. We help them get the job done productively and predictably.
• URGENT ABOUT UPTIME. Our partners' time is valuable, and their uptime is critical. That's why we do everything we can to keep them running.
• A JOY TO WORK WITH. Heavy equipment should be fun. With us, it is. We're always on the lookout for ways to make things smoother and easier for our partners.

We're looking for people who can help us make uptime easy for our partners, to build a better America. If that sounds like you, we'd love for you to join us!