Field Service Technician

Who will you be working with?

You will be working directly with our Customers and Sales teams to ensure all machines are meeting our customer expectations.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Field Services team, you will be responsible for all troubleshooting and customer training on new and existing Roadway Work Equipment. You will put new machines into service, which will include training and demonstrating the new equipment at the customer’s site. You will repair existing equipment at the customer’s site, troubleshoot the machines and perform the necessary service, maintenance, and repairs to restore the equipment to proper operation.

What do we want to know about you?

• High School diploma or equivalent along with a minimum of 5 years of experience as an industrial or mobile heavy equipment mechanic.
• Associate’s degree a plus
• PLC and/or CanBus systems troubleshooting training strongly preferred

• General mechanical experience, extensive knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems including the ability to read schematics
• Previous railroad experience a plus

• Ability to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems.
• Requires mechanical aptitude
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in different situations.
• Ability to read and interpret business documents, technical procedures, schematics (12/24 governmental regulations and professional journals.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, suppliers and the public.
• Ability to successfully work in an environment with diverse personalities and build strong customer relationships.

• Must have a Valid Driver’s License
• Travel =70%-80%

What will your typical day look like?

• Recommends repair parts and product improvements to customers.
• Advises and trains customers on proper maintenance and operation of Nordco equipment.
• Prepares weekly travel expense records and field reports as required.
• Works with engineering and/or production to solve problems with new machines.
• Makes positive contributions towards the continuous improvement of our equipment and processes.
• Ability to work independently and achieve effective rapport with customers.

What about the physical demands of the job?

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment can be loud at times. Temperatures can range from extreme cold to extreme heat. Travel to remote job sites is required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, climb, walk unassisted, sit and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Disclaimer: Every position at Nordco includes other duties as required in order for the company to be successful. Not every duty is captured within the job description. This job description was captured at a point in time and duties and responsibilities will evolve over time. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $62100-85300 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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