Field Service Technician-Must be located in (SD, ND, MN, IA, NE, KS)
Posted Sep 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you had to work alone on a tough repair with no one to ask.
What they are checking: Whether they can work independently and stay safe without on-site backup.
How do you build trust with customers you see regularly in your territory?
What they are checking: Whether they create long-term relationships that keep customers coming back.
How do you keep your service reports and time records accurate while on the road?
What they are checking: Whether they keep paperwork current, which drives billing and service history.
What would you do
This role requires living in South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska or Kansas. How do you feel about covering that much ground?
What they are checking: Whether they understand the long drives and travel days this territory requires.
You're hours from the nearest parts depot and the part you need isn't on your truck. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they plan ahead and find creative, safe ways to get customers running.
How do you manage your schedule when emergency calls keep interrupting planned maintenance?
What they are checking: Whether they can balance urgent calls with promised preventive work.
About the work
What kinds of industrial or dairy equipment have you repaired in the field?
What they are checking: Whether their background fits the equipment GEA customers run in this region.
How do you troubleshoot a machine that's failing on and off instead of all the time?
What they are checking: Whether they can track down intermittent faults, which are some of the hardest to find.
How comfortable are you with electrical troubleshooting, including controls, motors and sensors?
What they are checking: Whether they can handle both mechanical and electrical issues on their own in the field.
What safety steps do you follow before working on customer equipment?
What they are checking: Whether they use lockout and hazard checks every time, even when rushed.
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