Job Information
Aerotek Field Service Technician in Pflugerville, Texas
Job Title: Field Service Technician - $35+ per hour
Job Description
Diagnoses, services, and repairs various systems found on pieces of heavy equipment, such as mechanical and computer electronic controls, transmissions, computer-controlled automatic transmissions, and pneumatic systems. Troubleshoots malfunctions in the equipment and performs necessary repairs. Services track drive sprockets, rails, idler wheels, hand bars, track adjusters, hydraulic systems, reversers, final drives, brake bands, steering clutches, and hydrostatic transmissions. Maintains speed tandem drive axles with air or electric shift, hydrostatic driven, heavy-duty multi-axle suspensions. Tunes diesel engines, services valves, fuel filters, and turbochargers, and checks fuel filters, adjusts injector heights, fuel racks, governors, etc. Diagnoses problems, disassembles units, repairs or replaces parts, and reassembles units in cooling, drive, brake, electrical, steering, heating, air conditioning, hydraulic, and air systems. Overhauls engines, replaces engines, and rebuilds components. Keeps tools, equipment, and work area clean, organized, and in good working condition. May assist in training lower-level workers in mechanical repair techniques. Performs related work as assigned.
Responsibilities
Diagnose, service, and repair mechanical and computer electronic controls on heavy equipment.
Troubleshoot malfunctions and perform necessary repairs on equipment.
Repair and service track drive sprockets, rails, idler wheels, hand bars, track adjusters, hydraulic systems, reversers, final drives, brake bands, steering clutches, and hydrostatic transmissions.
Maintain speed tandem drive axles with air or electric shift, hydrostatic driven, heavy-duty multi-axle suspensions.
Tune diesel engines, service valves, fuel filters, and turbochargers, and check fuel filters.
Adjust injector heights, fuel racks, governors, and other engine components.
Diagnose problems, disassemble units, repair or replace parts, and reassemble units in cooling, drive, brake, electrical, steering, heating, air conditioning, hydraulic, and air systems.
Overhaul engines, replace engines, and rebuild components.
Keep tools, equipment, and work area clean, organized, and in good working condition.
Assist in training lower-level workers in mechanical repair techniques.
Perform related work as assigned.
Essential Skills
Proven mechanic experience working on heavy machinery such as excavators, loaders, paving machines, backhoes, bulldozers, dump trucks, trenchers, compactors, graders, telehandlers, backhoe loaders, tower cranes, feller bunchers, dragline excavators, wheel tractor scrapers, pile driving machines, and concrete pumps.
4-5 years of experience on CAT or similar equipment or 2 years of experience on Komatsu .
Mechanical, diesel, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic experience required.
Strong troubleshooting skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience as a field tech mechanic .
Experience with hydraulic systems.
Experience with construction and heavy equipment.
Ability to work independently and troubleshoot/repair without supervision.
Why Work Here?
Join a supportive and dynamic team where your skills and expertise will be valued. This role offers opportunities for growth and professional development, as well as the chance to work with advanced equipment and technologies. Enjoy a collaborative environment that encourages continuous learning and improvement.
Work Environment
This role involves working in a non-temperature-controlled environment. The technician may train in the shop for a few weeks before moving into the field to be billed to the customer. The role requires independent troubleshooting and repair skills.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Pflugerville, Texas. The pay for this position ranges with experience!
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $62400.00/yr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Pflugerville,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2025.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.