Heavy Equipment Technician - Kansas City, KS

Kansas City , KS

Job Description

Job Description

About TSL Companies

TSL Companies is one of the most technologically advanced international transportation firms in the country. We provide our customers with transportation of their products via ocean, rail and over-the-road trucking to locations worldwide. TSL has been family owned since its origination in 1981. We believe in growing individuals and promoting from within.

Position Duties:

• Work outdoors on heavy lift equipment: gantry cranes, forklifts, welders and other heavy lift material handling equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment- electrical, hydraulic, diesel and mechanical.
• Utilize technical knowledge on full range of equipment.
• Support Customers by effectively interfacing with customer and internally as needed.
• Evaluate and make recommendations regarding required repairs.
• Provide clear work order documentation and reports when needed.
• Ensure compliance in all safety, health, and environmental regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Special projects or work as assigned. 

Experience/Training/Education:

Required: 

• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in the service and repair of industrial equipment and knowledge of hydraulics, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to pass E-Rail Safe program.
• Willingness to travel at will throughout the United States.
• Safety and detail oriented.
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical assemblies and testing experience.
•  Ability to meet deadlines; to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures. 
• Occasional overtime required.
• Travel of 50% required. 

Preferred: 

• Field related certificates and endorsements.
• Capable of reading variable schematic logic for both low/high voltage electrical and a variety of hydraulics. 

Position Benefits:

• Medical Insurance (PPO and HDHP Options)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company Sponsored Life Insurance
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance 
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Account/Dependent Care Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account with Company Match 
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

TSL is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Minimum Requirements

Experience/Training/Education:

Required: 

• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in the service and repair of industrial equipment and knowledge of hydraulics, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to pass E-Rail Safe program.
• Willingness to travel at will throughout the United States.
• Safety and detail oriented.
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical assemblies and testing experience.
•  Ability to meet deadlines; to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures. 
• Occasional overtime required.
• Travel of 50% required. 

Documents Required

• Standard Application for Employment
• Consumer Disclosure and Authorization Form
• Optional Upload of Resume
• FCRA Summary
• Other State Law Notices
• Authorization and Acknowledgement
• Standard Disclosure
• Disclosure Regarding Investigative