Field Mechanic Job Description
Field mechanic
provides remote and onsite troubleshooting support on above systems, liaising with various equipment OEMs to resolve customer issues in a timely manner.
Field Mechanic Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective field mechanic job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included field mechanic job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Must have own journeyman hand tools, but the company provides large tools and has a replacement policy
Maintain a clean and safe work environment and properly handle company tools
Observe maintenance procedures and keep all tools and shop equipment in good working condition
Repair and maintain various types of oilfield machinery
Perform preventative maintenance on various diesel engines
Troubleshoots and repairs electrical and hydraulic systems, diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, drive trains
Pump repair
Loading and unloading trucks either manually or using a forklift
Orders parts and supplies
Should be able to perform maintenance ranging from basic level service filter changes), to complex replacement of seals, valves, adjustment of safety valve settings
Field Mechanic Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Field Mechanic
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPR, OSHA, HAZWOPER, MRAP-U, E-2C/D, ASE, HET, T-2
Education for Field Mechanic
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the field mechanic job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and High School Degree in Diesel, Technical, Welding, General Education, Associates, Graduate, Education, Military, Diesel Technology, Industrial
Skills for Field Mechanic
Desired skills for field mechanic include:
Troubleshooting various heavy equipment product lines
Email
How to use a personal computer
Proprietary Tennant systems
Telelect
Terex Products: e.g Hi-Ranger
Tools
Genie products
Similar brands
Various engines
Desired experience for field mechanic includes:
Prior casing running experience a plus, but not required
Must have the ability to listen and learn
To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to type and use keyboards accurately and have knowledge of Microsoft Office software
A minimum 1-3 years of experience repairing and maintaining heavy construction equipment
Must be able to lift 60 pounds, with most items weighing between 2 and 20 pounds
Must be able to wear safety glasses and safety shoes
Field Mechanic Examples
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Field Mechanic Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a field mechanic. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for field mechanic
- Instruct apprentices,
keep maintenance reports and documentation - Comply with all company and customer safety and environmental policies and procedures, Lock Out, Tag Out
- Alert Supervisor of any major repairs needed or other concerns
- Maintain accurate inventory
- Complete and submit appropriate paperwork as directed
- Encourage business growth, support the sales team as a technical advocate, and build quotes/proposals
- Can cut and weld
- Has the knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems on heavy equipment
- Removes units or pieces such as engines, transmissions, drums, seals
- Repairs or replaces parts such as drums, seals, buckets, hydraulic pumps, electric motors, valves, pistons, rods, gears
Qualifications for field mechanic
- Must be medically capable of performing all aspects of the job with the maximum amount of safety
- High school diploma or equivalent, vocational school coursework a plus
- Ability to pass a background check, Department of Motor Vehicles check and drug screen
- Safely use hand and power shop tool, equipment, and diagnostic devices
- Understand and manage expenses within the service operation
- Good verbal communication skills, customer-centric attitude, and approach
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Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of field mechanic. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for field mechanic
- Perform service repairs in the field
- May have opportunity to work on a wide variety of units from small fleet vehicles, Class 8 trucks/trailers, equipment and large mining machines
- Provide field support to other field mechanics with maintenance or equipment repairs
- Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair Crown and all other makes of lift trucks
- Perform all assigned planned maintenance on customer lift trucks
- Maintain a service van and its inventory
- Process paperwork after completion of each job
- Process paperwork upon completion of each job
- Keep work area and equipment in a safe, clean and orderly condition
- Perform duties and operate equipment in a safe and satisfactory manner
Qualifications for field mechanic
- Able and willing to work both alone in remote locations and in a team environment
- This position requires skills normally obtained through the completion of high school or GED equivalent in order to be able to acquire the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
- Considerable knowledge of the methods and procedures for the care and maintenance of athletic fields tracks, tennis courts, and related fields
- Considerable knowledge of the methods and procedures needed to prepare baseball, football, and soccer fields, tennis courts and tracks for competitive events
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and superiors
- Education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth school grade
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Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of field mechanic. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for field mechanic
- Preparation work includes lay out of the jobs, identify and assemble necessary parts and tools, measure and consult technical charts
- Conduct a daily JSEA and report any safety concerns observed
- Repair and inspect company equipment in a safe, timely, cost effective and practical manner
- Dismantle, repair, make adjustments to, overhaul, erect, install, assemble, fabricate and service process piping and equipment throughout the plant
- Determine replacement part needs for repair, develop repair recommendations, identify material specifications and assure new parts meet specifications
- Lay out dimensions, cut and prepare piping and materials for repair or fabrication of piping, vessels and structures
- Detect faulty equipment by inspection, testing, or general knowledge of the work
- Perform troubleshooting and preventive maintenance work to prevent breakdowns that could curtail production or cause dangerous or unsafe conditions to exist
- Work from blueprints, written specifications, sketches, job plans, and oral instructions
- Make repairs using reference material and prior experience without specific instruction
Qualifications for field mechanic
- Crane Task Trained
- Certified Rigging
- Vertical lifting
- Upper extremity push/pull
- Repetitive coupling
- Climbing steps/ladders
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Our growing company is hiring for a field mechanic. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for field mechanic
- Utilize testing and measurement equipment
- Perform basic root cause failure analysis (RCFA) on equipment and use reporting systems to record the information
- Comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions
- Coordinate eyes, hands, and fingers to handle precise movements
- Coordinate eyes, hands, and feet with each other in response to visual prompts
- Maintain technical and product knowledge on all equipment
- Repair virtually any part on cranes
- Apply mechanical theory and knowledge to test and modify operational machinery and equipment
- Operate mechanical boom and cable equipment to troubleshoot machine problems
- Competitive shift rates, with annual/sick/personal leave entitlements
Qualifications for field mechanic
- Repetitive posture
- Static posture
- Walking Kneeling
- Overhead reach
- Current MSHA, valid driver license and able to pass pre-employment drug screen and physical job requirements
- Associates Millwright degree preferred but not required
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a field mechanic. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for field mechanic
- Working for one of the world's leading providers of drilling products and services in their WA operations
- Project is located in the Beaumont, TX Area
- Inspect and repair vehicles and trailers as per the National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation system Scheme
- Identify and order parts and equipment required to perform maintenance tasks using company systems
- Using one of our service vehicles you will be providing maintenance, break-down and servicing assistance to various sites throughout the company operating area
- Performs fabrication\welding and repair to processing and mobile equipment as needed
- Conducts preventive maintenance to avoid unnecessary repairs and down time
- Can perform these duties in a shop or field environment
- Flights (from Brisbane), site accommodation, and all meals provided
- Working for one of the world's leading providers of drilling products and services in their SA operations
Qualifications for field mechanic
- Entry Level Application of trade mathematics
- Entry Level Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, charts, tables, handbook formulas
- Associates Millwright Degree and minimum 2 years job specific mechanical experience
- Application of trade mathematics
- Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, charts, tables, handbook formulas
- Associates Millwright Degree and minimum 5 years job specific mechanical rebuild experience