IMPORTANT NOTE: All job applicants must have full authorization to work in the USA.
- Do you enjoy working in a customer-facing role, meeting new people, and building relationships with customers?
- Do you have work experience in the automotive, diesel, heavy equipment, or mechanical maintenance and repair industries?
- Do you enjoy working independently, and diagnosing and solving problems? Are you looking to make $52-60k your first year, and $60-80k+ with experience?
Pirtek Field Mechanics replace hydraulic hoses and on customer equipment at the customer's site. Each technician has an assigned territory where they build and maintain customer relationships. This includes determining the cause of leaks, replacing hoses, visiting the customer's shop to determine their needs, and explaining what we do to potential customers.
Job Description
Core Responsibilities:
- Mechanical repair work: Remove and replace hoses and tubing from light and heavy construction and manufacturing equipment
- Building and maintaining customer relationships: Visit customers, determine their needs, and explain our services
- Service, assemble and install hoses for a diverse customer’s base
- Carry out service calls in the local area (Louisville and Southern Indiana)
- Develop new business & relationship with new customers during down times daily
Job Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- At least 2 years experience in a trade involving mechanical repair or assembly
- Valid driver's license and good driving record
- Ability to park commercial van near your home
- Own hand tools
- Excellent Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Positive attitude & Self-motivated
- Sound organization and planning skills
- Clean driving record Must be available to be “on call” (after regular hours) on a rotation basis one week per month
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation: $18-$25 per hour (32-40 hours per week), depending on experience, plus overtime payment; commissions will be granted monthly based on reaching minimum generated revenue
- Performance-based bonus program
- Company-provided vehicle
- Paid Time off
- Certified training and experience with a wide variety of construction and industrial machinery
- Career advancement within
Schedule:
- 6-8-hour shift
- Day shift
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
License/Certification:
Preferred:
- Two years of experience in a trade with skills and knowledge of hydraulic hose and/or tubing installation and repair
- One years of experience in a customer-facing role, such as customer service or sales
- Proven ability to troubleshoot and diagnose problems with mechanical or hydraulic equipment
ABOUT PIRTEK
PIRTEK, the nation’s leading provider for on-site hydraulic and industrial hose replacement is hiring for the position of Hydraulic Hose Technician & Mechanic to service, assemble and install hoses for a diverse customer’s base such as manufacturing, construction, rental companies etc. We are looking for applicants with strong customer service mindset, outstanding hands-on mechanical experience, and excellent communication skills. If you have strong mechanical inclination, enjoy meeting and working with customers, PIRTEK offers an excellent career opportunity to do what you enjoy and be your best.
As a PIRTEK Hydraulic Hose Technician & Mechanic, you will be operating out of a purpose-built mobile workshop/van and be carrying out service calls in the local area. This provides the opportunity to develop relationships with new and existing customers.
Successful candidates will be fully trained to operate a purpose-built PIRTEK service van fitted with specialized equipment designed to fabricate flexible hose assemblies on site.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Experience level:
Schedule:
Work setting:
- Construction site
- In-person
- Outdoor work
- Warehouse
Application Question(s):
- Do you have your own tools?
- What are your salary expectations?
- When are you available to start?
Experience:
- Mechanical: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Louisville, KY: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person