Category: Engineering & Manufacturing
Location: Waukee, Iowa
Work Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $25 - $35
Salary: $25 - $35
Work Model: On-site
Reference #: 41622
Join a company that’s consistently ranked among the best places to work—where steady growth, exceptional employee retention, and a commitment to excellence define our culture. Our client is currently seeking a Field Technician with a Class B CDL and mechanical and electrical acumen to join our high-performing team. In this role, you’ll service and install industrial truck scales for valued customers within a 2-hour radius of Omaha, ensuring reliable performance and safety. If you’re looking for hands-on work, local travel, and the ability to be home every night, this is your opportunity to thrive in a role that combines technical challenge with work-life balance. Apply now to be considered!
Work model:
- On-Site
- Positions available in Bellevue, Nebraska, Waukee, Iowa, and Belton, MO (Kansas City area)
What you will do:
- Perform diagnostics, repairs, preventative maintenance, and emergency service on industrial equipment, including cranes, scales, conveyors, and packaging systems at customer sites
- Operate the test truck for large-scale calibration projects requiring certified weights and assist with minor equipment installations and load testing
- Collaborate with shop technicians to share knowledge, support team goals, and maintain a safe, organized work environment
- Conduct annual inspections, complete service reports, and ensure all documentation meets regulatory standards
- Communicate directly with customers to explain work performed, recommend additional services, and support parts ordering through the inside sales team
- Expand product and technical knowledge through manufacturer and on-the-job training programs
What you will need to be successful:
- High school diploma or GED required; associate degree in a technical field preferred
- Electrical knowledge, mechanical aptitude, and diagnostic proficiency
- Valid Class B CDL and Driver’s License required, with Clearinghouse registration
- Familiarity with technical manuals and the ability to perform equipment repairs, inspections, and maintenance
- State Scale Technician License required, along with a strong commitment to safety
- Effective communication and customer service skills, plus basic computer literacy
Benefits overview:
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- 401k
- PTO
Interested and qualified candidates can contact Eric Peterson at (515) 225-7000 or email Eric at epeterson@thepalmergroup.com.
Apply Now
About Palmer Group
At Palmer Group, making lives better is at the core of everything we do. For nearly three decades, we have partnered with organizations and individuals to provide thoughtful talent and business solutions that empower careers and drive growth.
As an employee-owned company grounded in strong ethics and values, we are committed to building lasting relationships and delivering results. Contractors working through Palmer Group are eligible to become employee-owners, giving them a stake in our shared success, and enjoy benefits including health insurance, PTO, and 401(k) options.
Don't miss out on the latest openings
Receive real-time, personalized job alerts via text or email.
Join Our
Talent
Network
Send us your resume, and we'll connect you with opportunities that match what you're looking for.
Share this job
Similar Jobs
Mechanical Design Project Engineer
Category: Engineering
Location: Marshalltown, Iowa
Salary: $0 - $0
Salary: $0 - $0
Material & Supply Chain Specialist
Category: Engineering
Location: Dubuque, Iowa
Salary: $23 - $29
Salary: $23 - $29
Construction Engineering Manager
Category: Engineering
Location: Johnston, Iowa
Salary: $120,000 - $150,000
Salary: $120,000 - $150,000
Billing Specialist
Category: Financial
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Salary: $22 - $28
Salary: $22 - $28
Account Customer Service Specialist
Category: Administration
Location: Clive, Iowa
Salary: $40,000 - $60,000
Salary: $40,000 - $60,000
Project Accountant (Construction)
Category: Financial
Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Salary: $75,000 - $95,000
Salary: $75,000 - $95,000
Director of Accounting
Category: Financial
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Salary: $150,000 - $175,000
Salary: $150,000 - $175,000
Universal Banker
Category: Administration
Location: Johnston, Iowa
Salary: $22 - $25
Salary: $22 - $25
Entry Level Bank Teller
Category: Administration
Location: Waukee, Iowa
Salary: $19 - $21
Salary: $19 - $21
Accounts Payable Analyst
Category: Financial
Location: Ankeny, Iowa
Salary: $60,000 - $70,000
Salary: $60,000 - $70,000
Industrial Electrician – 1st and 2nd Shift
Category: Engineering
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Salary: $27 - $34
Salary: $27 - $34
Licensed Mechanical Engineer
Category: Engineering
Location: West Des Moines, Iowa
Salary: $90,000 - $120,000
Salary: $90,000 - $120,000