Hydraulic & Industrial Hose Technician

Summary of Position:

Midwest Hose is seeking a skilled and self-motivated Mobile Service Technician to join our team. This role involves operating a fully equipped mobile hose shop, providing on-site hose assembly and repair services directly at customer locations. Ideal candidates will have prior mechanical experience, especially with hydraulics or heavy/industrial equipment.

This position offers competitive pay with commission opportunities, a cell phone allowance, flexible schedule, and full benefits.

- Perform hose assembly process at customer locations

- Build or repair hoses on-site in the mobile shop van

- Install or reinstall repaired or new hose on equipment

- Prepare work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, and parts lists; gather parts, subassemblies, and materials

- Select and use proper tools and equipment for each task such as saws, crimpers, tape measures and calipers

- Assembles components by examining connections for correct fit; fastening parts and subassemblies

- Identify and select proper parts to assemble a wide variety of hoses

- Remove faulty hoses from machinery/equipment

- Document actions by completing production and quality forms

- Coil hose as required to prepare for delivery to customer

- When not in the field or on call, build and call on prospect list for new clientele

- On-call availability as needed

- Maintain a safe, clean, and professional work environment

- Perform other proprietary duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements:

- Strong verbal and written communication skills

- Excellent reading and writing skills

- Good computer skills (typing, data input, internet navigation, etc.)

- Must be able to read English from printed list or hand-held monitor

- Prolonged standing, walking, stooping, bending, lifting – 100% daily (subject to change daily)

- Must be able to pass an MVR (Motor Vehicle Report) check

- Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. in adherence with Midwest Hose Safety Standards

- Must be able to meet the physical demands typical in a warehouse environment including but not limited to grasping and fine manipulations with hands, reaching, squatting, climbing, activities working around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, exposure to light dust and fumes.

- Commitment to work additional hours as needed to complete orders received daily

Education and Experience:

- High School diploma or GED (required)

- Valid Driver’s License (required)

- Prior Heavy Equipment / Industrial Equipment maintenance experience (required)

- Prior hose assembly experience (highly preferred but not required)

- Additional power equipment experience (preferred but not required)

About Us:

Midwest Hose is one of the largest hose and fitting wholesale distributors in North America. Since opening our doors in 1983, we’ve steadily grown and continue to build a loyal customer base - proof of our enthusiasm for the future! At Midwest Hose & Specialty, we believe our employees are the driving force behind our business. We treat each person with the respect and value they deserve.

We provide ample room for upward mobility and advancement within the company, promoting from within and rewarding team members with opportunities for growth and pay increases! We offer competitive pay, career advancement based on performance, and a premier benefits package that includes:

- Very competitive compensation

- 401(k) plan with company match

- Health and dental insurance plans with company contributions

- Basic life and AD&D insurance

- Paid holidays

- 3 weeks (120 hours) of Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual within the first year

- Great work/life balance

- Casual dress environment

- Career longevity

- Professional growth opportunities

- Parental leave