Field Service Technician

Augusta, GA 30907
United States

Category
Industry
Industrial
Manages Others
No
Experience Required
Yes
Degree Required
No
Pay
From $22.00 To $28.00
Per Hour
Employment Type
Employee
Work Schedule
Full-Time
Travel
Some Travel

Job Description
Highlights
  • $22-28 Hourly and up Based on Qualifications
  • Full Benefits Package
  • Full-Time Position
  • Company Vehicle w/ fuel card
  • Sign-on Bonus

Field Service Technicians work mostly on their own in the field to calibrate and / or repair customer’s industrial scales. The Field Service Technician will have use of a company vehicle, basic scale testing tools, calibration weights, a laptop or tablet and other resources needed to provide service on a wide variety of industrial scales.

There are some on-call, overtime, and weekend hours.

Candidate must be able to pass background checks, Pre-Employment and Random Drug Screenings and hold/obtain Class B CDL.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement Account
  • Company Vehicle with Fuel Card
  • Sign On Bonus

Why Work Here?

Scale South is a family-owned company founded in 1974 and based in Augusta, GA. We provide a service that is critical to the daily operation and success of a surprisingly wide range of industries which allows our workload to remain consistently strong. We strive each day to provide quality service to our customers with fast response times using technicians they trust to perform reliable and accurate work. Our staff that enjoy the role of a field technician typically end up choosing this as a long-term career due to the specialized skills they learn.

What You Will Do In Your Role

  • Work with our service team to schedule and perform Preventative Maintenance Inspections for our preferred clients
  • Conduct installations and calibrations of new equipment
  • Perform site visits and reviews for potential new clients
  • Complete electronic work orders and test reports using our computer software and Adobe Acrobat
  • Perform mechanical troubleshooting and repairs of scales
  • Perform low-voltage electrical troubleshooting and repairs of scales
  • Work directly with customers on site to determine their repair and service needs
  • Communicate with the management team regarding customer needs and how best to meet them
  • Identify potential sales opportunities when working with our existing customers
  • Drive our Heavy-Duty Test Truck for large scale calibrations, load tests, and weight rentals

You will visit all kinds of facilities and service equipment that is critical to our client’s operations. This position will support customers in and around Savannah and the coastal region. If you have mechanical and electrical maintenance experience, basic computer skills, are a strong communicator, and enjoy the dynamic and diverse nature of field service work, come join our team.

Job Requirements
Requirements
High School diploma or GED
1 - 3 years of experience with equipment maintenance, or similar hands-on job experience
Strong work ethic
Enjoy working outdoors
Able to manipulate 50 lb. iron weights multiple times per day
Basic set of hand tools

What Will Put You Ahead
Current Class B CDL or better with a good driving record
Solid computer skills and the ability to use web-based platform for service calls
Electronics troubleshooting
Experience with a multimeter tool and wiring basics
Customer communication and interpersonal skills

You Need To Be:
Willing and able to provide your own personal hand tools
Willing and able to work occasional overtime hours and weekends if needed
Willing and able to be part of an On-Call rotation with fellow technicians to provide 24/7 Service availability to our clients
Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment when required