Vermeer Midwest-Marne is hiring: Remote Service Technician (Heavy Duty Equipment

Remote Service Technician (Heavy Duty Equipment) - Grand Rapids, MI

About Us

You're not likely to find another company like Vermeer Midwest. Our people are from all walks of life, rolling up our sleeves and getting tough work done every day, together. We're a family-owned and operated company with an unmatched culture, one that is built on the belief that every Vermeer team member has real, personal impact - on our people, our customers and our world. Whoever you are and where you are in your career, Vermeer helps you be Equipped to Do More.

Benefits

• Medical PPO Plan
• Dental PPO Plan
• Vision Plan
• 401(K)
• Profit Sharing
• Company provided life insurance
• Company provided accidental death & dismemberment
• Company provided long & short term disability
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Days

Salary: $65,000-$98,000 annually

Job Summary

 We are looking to hire either a recent industrial technology school graduate or experienced Remote Service Technician to look after the service and maintenance needs of our customers in the Kalamazoo area.  Depending on your experience, you may train at our Marne location for 1-2 yrs before being transferred to this remote position.  You will be provided a newer service truck, which would go home with you in the evenings. As a Remote Service Technician, you will travel to customer sites to diagnose, rebuild, repair, perform inspections and preventive maintenance of vehicles and equipment, and prepare and maintain records and reports. You will work under limited supervision and perform work of considerable difficulty in the repair and maintenance of heavy equipment.

Essential Functions

• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and techniques used in vehicle and equipment repair and maintenance
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems and perform repairs
• Understand safety practices and procedures
• Mechanical design and fabrication
• Electrical systems, including computerized induction/ignition systems
• Use of power, hand tools, and diagnostic equipment
• Acetylene and electric arc welding
• Operation of vehicles and equipment for diagnostic purposes
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public
• Follow written and verbal instructions, including manufacturer's service specifications
• Communicate effectively verbally and written
• Conduct DOT inspections on trucks and trailers

Qualifications

• Obtain and/or maintain a Class 'A' Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Experience working on vehicles, heavy duty, preferred
• Experience working in the agricultural field, a plus
• Must be willing to submit and pass a Background Check, Drug Screen & MVR

Vermeer Midwest provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.