Hydraquip is looking for a candidate who wants to take the next step in their technical career to join our 100% employee-owned company. Hydraquip is a fluid power distributor for over 40 world-class brands of products as well as a provider of value-added solutions to customers including pump/motor assemblies, mobile valve assemblies, hose kits, repair, hydraulic power units, and electrohydraulic solutions. With offices in Denver, Memphis, Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Tulsa, and Lafayette, Hydraquip has a broad footprint with many opportunities for growth within the company.

We are hiring a Field Service Technician (level 1) to be responsible for the effective repair of machinery and components in the field or other offsite locations and the performance of services at high levels of quality. This individual works independently at client sites as well as projects in the Denver location.

Specific responsibilities may include:

• Manage service calls for hydraulic hose & fittings: hose installation on new equipment and repair of hose on existing equipment.
• Evaluate the cause of failure in the hydraulic system to diagnose problems and help to determine the best course of action for repair.
• Assist with stocking of inventory at established customers for hose and couplings materials. Attention to detail is critical for this responsibility
• Maintain a professional relationship with customers, and assist outside sales representatives to communicate customer needs and challenges. Act with a sense of urgency to solve problems for customers.
• Calibrate equipment as needed according to the company’s procedures and work instructions.
• Maintain the work area and keep it in a clean and safe condition.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent secondary education.
• A technical school certificate or associate’s degree is considered a plus.
• Experience, as described below, may be accepted in lieu of education

Desired Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

• One (1) -Five (5) years of experience in mechanical conversions, assemblies, and repairs.
• Education, as described above, may be accepted in lieu of experience.
• Good personal motivation.
• Good communication skills.
• Good, safe work habits.
• Experience working in an ISO 9001 environment is a plus.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and 401(k) plans with company match. A unique benefit Hydraquip offers as part of Employee Owned Holdings, Inc. is an employee stock ownership plan.

What is an ESOP?

ESOP is a special retirement program that allows employees to own stock in the company. When you join EOHI, you automatically begin investing in your future (without having to purchase shares). We are a high growth company committed to training our employee owners to develop their skills and advance in their careers.

- Studies also show that retirement account balances for ESOP companies are 2.5 times higher.

- ESOP companies grow 2.5 times faster than those companies without employee ownership.

- Research shows employee owned companies are superior in performance, employee benefits and employee morale because everyone is working towards a common goal.