TX Field Service Tech

PURPOSE:
The Field Service Technician is responsible for providing mechanical service and dairy equipment install and repairs for Texas and New Mexico producers.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Skills & Abilities:

- Must be able to work an on-call schedule

- Excellent organizational and time management skills.

- Must be comfortable working with and around livestock.

- Effective problem analysis and problem resolution skills.

- Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of individuals.

- PLC and process controllers helpful.

- Mechanical experience with drives, pumps boilers, air compressors, etc.

- Electrical experience 120, 240 & 480 volt systems.

- Must have commercial Freon refrigeration systems experience.

- Must be able to use technical manual and testing equipment.

- Must be familiar with dairy product concepts, practices and procedures.

- Strong knowledge of all aspects of a dairy.

- Must be able to make decisions impacting products and safety based on independent judgment and discretion.

- Must provide personal hand tools.

- Must be able to work with minimal direction and to be self-motivated.

- Requires ability to read, hear, speak, and comprehend and carry out verbal and written instructions.

- Shift work required, willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Experience:

- Minimum of 2 years in dairy maintenance or equivalent experience.

- Must have a clean driving record to drive a company vehicle

Education/Certifications:

- Must have High School Diploma, or equivalent.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Requires ability to sit, walk and stand for prolonged periods of time.

- Requires ability to stoop, bend, reach, lift and carry items up to 50lbs.

- Requires ability to climb ladders and stairs of varying heights

- Requires ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and extreme heat

- Requires ability to visually observe the condition of surroundings.

- Requires ability to hear and speak.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Performs other duties as assigned.

- Keep accurate and legible records.

- Adhere to all UDA quality policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity.

- Adhere to all UDA safety policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity.

- Adhere to all UDA GMP policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity