What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Service Lube Technician/Mechanic position at G.W. Van Keppel Company?
Job Details
Job Location: Kansas City Location - Kansas City, KS
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: High School
Salary Range: $25.00 - $30.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage: Up to 50%
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Installation - Maint - Repair
Description
Position Summary:
The Field Service Lube Technician/Mechanic is responsible for providing lubrication and preventative maintenance operations on all equipment sold by The G.W. Van Keppel Company.
This is a non-exempt (hourly) position and work is performed mainly outdoors at customer’s job sites in various weather conditions and with occasional visits to The G.W. Van Keppel Company branch locations. The normal hours are between: 7 AM and 5 PM.
Company Benefits Available for this Position:
- Medical, prescription, HSA, dental, vision with buy-up options for dental and vision.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match provision.
- Company-Paid Life/AD&D for self and family.
- Supplemental life/AD&D for self and family.
- Uniform Program
- Steel Toe Boots Program
- Tools Program and Tools Insurance
Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities:
- Performs field lubrication and inspection duties as required with primary focus of all work performed on safety, accuracy, and economy.
- Helps to plan and control lube and preventative maintenance jobs.
- Assists lead to analyze client requirements and determine the scope of the job.
- Alerts other parties within The G.W. Van Keppel Company about potential parts, service, or sales opportunities.
- Ensures trucks are topped with oil and emptied of waste oil at the end of each shift.
- Maintains good client relations and support for corporate marketing objectives.
- Writes accurate and concise equipment condition reports.
- Prepares service reports and processes oil cards with proper quantities and types of oil used.
- Performs lube services strictly by the original Manufacturer’s Maintenance Guides covering each machine.
- Follows proper warm up and sample drop procedures.
- Maintains company equipment – keeps in good clean orderly condition. Reports repair or replacement needs to supervisor.
- Works safely always, adhering to all applicable safety policies
- Complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards.
Qualifications
Job Qualification and Requirements:
- High School diploma, G.E.D. or trade school equivalent.
- Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write) in English.
- Ability to effectively communicate in both written and verbal form.
- Ability to read and understand materials commonly used in service and warranty (service and parts manuals, technical bulletins, and other related articles.)
- Be proficient in the use of basic computer software programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook. After proper instruction, be able to easily comprehend and efficiently navigate business-related software like eXtend.
Salary : $25 - $30
