Traveling Field Service Technician
Argus Technical Services10 months ago
Milwaukee, WI, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
Never be stuck in one place with this Field Service Technician Position! This role is ideal for a Mechanic/Field Service Technician with a construction equipment background. You will leverage your strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of hydraulic circuits, mechanical repair, and low voltage electrical troubleshooting to assist with in-house assembly, equipment calibration, and field service. This position requires domestic and international travel (up to 40% of the year) and involves both shop work and on-site customer support.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform final in-house assembly of equipment, including truck chassis mounting, hydraulic plumbing, and wiring of E-stop and control circuits.
- Conduct initial start-up and calibration of hydraulic power units (diesel and electric).
- Recondition and service rental fleet equipment to ensure operational readiness.
- Provide technical support to customers via phone or in-person for troubleshooting field issues.
- Perform on-site equipment setup, break-in, and operator training at customer locations.
- Occasionally work with concrete construction equipment.
Required Qualifications
- Full set of tools (wrenches, sockets, specialty items).
- Experience using overhead cranes.
- Strong background in hydraulics and heavy equipment repair.
- Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and low voltage electrical issues.
- Welding experience (MIG, Stick) and hot work skills (torch, plasma cutter, grinder, etc.).
- Hydraulics experience from heavy construction, diesel repair, or processing equipment.
- Willingness to travel internationally and domestically (up to 40% of the year).
Benefits & Perks
- Health Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Dental Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Life Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Compensation: $60,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
- Job Type: Full-time
- Work Location: In person
- Company credit card and food per diem provided when traveling
Required Skills
Mechanical repair
Electrical troubleshooting (low voltage)
Hydraulic circuits
Welding
Assembly
Overhead crane operation
Domestic and international travel
Equipment calibration
Field service