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Field Maintenance Technician III - Heavy Equipment - (2nd Shift)
Company : Ring Power
Location : Sarasota, FL, 34243
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 11 January 2026
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Primary Job Role
Conducts all assigned work in a safe manner, adhering to all applicable safety, environmental and contamination control policies, procedures and regulations. Wears and enforces wearing proper personal protective equipment.
Assists in performing preventive maintenance to include changing fluids, filters, pulling SOS Samples, lubricating and cleaning components, and starting equipment to test performance.
Actively learns how to effectively communicate with Field Maintenance Dispatcher and customers to aid in scheduling out workweek to deliver on time PM's.
Actively learns how to supply all required information, supporting documentation, and photos to the Preventive Maintenance Dispatcher for repairs and additional services identified during scheduled preventive maintenance visits.
Maintains flexibility of schedule to work nights and weekends as required.
Actively learns how to work in a neat and orderly fashion, adhering to contamination control guidelines and constantly looking for ways of improving the methods of work, work area, and safety standards.
Actively learns how to perform daily truck inspections in adherence to all MSHA and OSHA requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Job Competencies
Safety: fully supports, encourages and follows safe work behavior, and considers safety of paramount importance in the workplace.
Job Specific Skills: Demonstrates the required depth and mastery of knowledge and skill associated with the job as identified in the Learning Management System (LMS) and other applicable sources. Demonstrates the effective application of the job specific knowledge, skills and ability required to resolve job related challenges in the workplace. Refer to job specific training requirements for the job identified in the LMS.
Communication: Uses active listening skills, conveying information with the appropriate medium that is clear and easily understood. Uses feedback to verify effective and accurate communication has occurred. Ensures that others having a need to know are kept informed about developments, progress, problems and plans through consistent, effective communication. Avoids surprises.
Planning and Organizing: Creates realistic schedules and follows them. Evaluates progress against schedule and goal. Identifies the sequence of tasks and the resources needed to achieve a goal, and prioritizes key action steps. Anticipates the impacts / risks of actions. Seeks and uses others' input about critical actions, timelines, sequencing, scope, methodology, expected outcomes, and priorities. Adjusts plans based on input.
Takes Initiative: Takes appropriate action to resolve issues without requiring direction. Seeks out others involved in a situation to learn their perspectives. Makes difficult decisions in a timely manner. Is willing to make decisions in difficult or ambiguous situations, when time is critical. Assertive in a group when it is necessary to facilitate change, overcome an impasse, face issues, or ensure that decisions are made.
Results Oriented: Has a strong sense of urgency and commitment to achieve desired results in the face of obstacles and frustrations. Remains focused, does not get bogged down in unnecessary detail. Identifies and utilizes the most efficient methods to successfully achieve tasks on time despite unforeseen events. Driven, maintains a sense of urgency and adjusts schedules as needed to achieve without sacrificing quality of work.
Credibility: Demonstrated concern to be responsible, reliable, and trustworthy. Maintains commitments. Respects the confidentiality of information or concerns shared by others. Is honest and forthright with people. Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work. Punctual, follows instructions, policies, and procedures.
Personal Development: Takes responsibility for personal learning and development by acquiring and refining technical and professional skills needed in job related areas. Obtains developmental opportunities proactively. Actively seeks and embraces growth opportunities.
Company Overview
In 1962, Ring Power Corporation became a full-line Caterpillar dealer in North Florida, and later expanded its authorized territory to include Central Florida.
Today, Ring Power Corporate headquarters in St. Augustine oversees the operations of 18 branch locations throughout the state of Florida, including large regional facilities in Tampa and Orlando and crane and forklift sales and service facilities in Pompano. Ring Power also has eight facilities outside of Florida - The Carolinas, Georgia, Texas & Tennessee- to serve the needs of other specialized industries and customers.
Ring Power Corporation has become one of the largest Caterpillar dealers in the Southeastern United States through dedication to the mission of customer service. In order to preserve the "Customers First" reputation that Ring Power was built on, we continually train our employees and work closely with our customers to assure complete satisfaction, especially after the sale.
Currently, more than 2,300 employees at 20+ locations throughout Florida and the United States work hard to provide the highest quality construction equipment, backed by responsive, professional service and support at every level.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Formal Education High School diploma or GED
Experience 1-2 years
Required / Credentials
Able to easily and effectively comprehend written material and communicate orally and in writing with employees and customers.
Valid Driver's License
Not Required but Highly Desired Criteria
Commerical Driver's License
Updating of Knowledge
Job requirements do not significantly change over time.
Responsibility for Change, Innovation, Overall Improvement, and/or Effectiveness
Problem Solving Job requires problem solving ability, established examples / guidance are not always available.
Creativity Job requires some creativity to generate solutions or improve effectiveness within well-established boundaries.
Autonomy Job is not normally monitored, but overall objectives are clearly defined. Use of discretion in how the work is done, setting priorities and decision making is encouraged. More emphasis is placed on achieving the desired outcome, not on controlling the process.
Working Environment
Stress Load Occasional exposure to these stresses (less than 20% of the time).
Workload Fluctuation Job involves occasional changes in priorities, complexity and/or quantity of work.
Work Schedule Work is typically performed after regular business hours (e.g. night shift) with rare exceptions.
Organizational Impact
A person's performance in this job has minimal immediate impact on expense, efficiencies or achievement of overall department objectives.
Supervisory Responsibility
Job has no subordinates / no supervisory responsibility (may work independently or as a member of a team).
Physical Demands
"NA": Not Applicable
"O": Occasionally - (up to 3 hours/day)
"F": Frequently - (3-6 hours/day)
"C": Constantly - (6-8 hours/day)
F: Climbing
N/A: Balancing
F: Stooping
F: Kneeling
F: Crouching
O: Crawling
F: Reaching
F: Standing
O: Sitting
F: Walking
O: Feeling
N/A: Fingering
O: Grasping
F: Repetitive Motion
O: Talking
F: Hearing
O: Pushing - Up to 25 lbs.
O: Pulling - Up to 25 lbs.
O: Lifting - Up to 25 lbs.
N/A: Pushing - 26-50 lbs
N/A: Pulling - 26-50 lbs.
N/A: Lifting - 26-50 lbs.
N/A: Pushing - Over 50 lbs.
N/A: Pulling - Over 50 lbs.
N/A: Lifting - Over 50 lbs.
Environmental Conditions
"NA": Not Applicable
"O": Occasionally - (up to 3 hours/day)
"F": Frequently - (3-6 hours/day)
"C": Constantly - (6-8 hours/day)
O: Inside conditions: Protection from weather but not necessarily from temperature change. C: Outside environmental conditions: No effective protection from weather. O: Extreme cold: Temperatures below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour. O: Extreme heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. O: Noise: sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout to be heard above the ambient noise level F: Vibration: Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities of whole body. F: Hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions (i.e. proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working in high places, exposure to heat and/or chemicals. N/A: Atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: Fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases or poor ventilation. F: Oils: There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids. N/A: Air particulates / contaminants: the worker is required to wear respirator.
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Frequently asked questions
The 2nd shift at Ring Power demands adaptability to night schedules, which influences maintenance timings, communication with dispatch, and safety checks under different lighting and environmental conditions. This shift often requires heightened attention to equipment functionality to ensure smooth handoffs between shifts.
Mastery in preventive maintenance, fluid changes, filter replacements, and SOS sample analysis are crucial. Additionally, proficiency in troubleshooting heavy machinery, adhering to OSHA and MSHA regulations, and strong communication skills with dispatchers and clients form the core skill set.
Technicians can advance into supervisory roles, specialize in diagnostics or field service management, or expand expertise in heavy equipment sales support. Florida's robust construction industry provides varied pathways, including certifications leading to higher responsibility and salary increments.
Given Ring Power's customer-first ethos, technicians are expected to maintain high-quality service standards, ensure timely preventive maintenance, and communicate effectively with clients. This focus promotes reliability and professionalism, aligning technician duties with the company's strong service legacy.
Ring Power emphasizes adherence to stringent safety, contamination control, and environmental policies, which may be more rigorous than other firms. Technicians often navigate complex scheduling demands and must maintain high communication standards to meet the company's customer satisfaction goals.
Sarasota-based Field Maintenance Technicians III generally earn between $48,000 and $60,000 annually, reflecting industry standards for heavy equipment mechanics with 1-3 years of experience. Pay varies with shift differentials, certifications, and company-specific benefits.
Sarasota's construction and industrial sectors have moderate demand for skilled maintenance technicians. At Ring Power, competition is steady but favors candidates with hands-on experience, valid driver’s licenses, and willingness to work flexible hours, particularly second shifts.
Commuting during 2nd shift hours offers lighter traffic but requires planning for safe travel during night-time. Sarasota's spread-out geography means many technicians rely on personal vehicles, and proximity to Ring Power’s facilities can significantly reduce commute stress.
While not mandatory, a CDL is highly valued as it allows technicians to operate company vehicles for equipment transport and field visits. This credential increases flexibility and may open doors to specialized assignments and higher pay within Ring Power’s operational framework.
Technicians at Ring Power engage deeply with preventive maintenance, contamination control, and comprehensive safety protocols unique to the company. They also actively participate in communication loops with dispatch and customers, fostering a collaborative environment uncommon in many standard maintenance roles.