Service Tech 1
Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a repair you were proud of because it was hard to figure out.
What they are checking: Real hands-on problem solving and pride in their work.
Tell me about a time you noticed a safety hazard at a job site that was not part of your work order.
What they are checking: Whether they speak up about hazards, since dock equipment failures can injure people.
What would you do
You are alone at a customer site and the repair needs a part you do not have. What do you do?
What they are checking: Independence and customer communication when the job cannot be finished on the first visit.
A customer's dock manager is angry because a door has been down all morning. How do you handle them?
What they are checking: Customer service under pressure, since technicians are a primary customer contact.
How comfortable are you working at heights and outdoors in Wisconsin winters?
What they are checking: Whether they are realistic about the physical demands of the job.
A customer asks you whether they should replace an old door instead of repairing it again. What do you say?
What they are checking: Honest advice and whether they know to bring in sales without overselling.
About the work
Tell me about your welding experience. What processes have you used and on what kind of work?
What they are checking: Whether they actually have the welding skill the posting requires, not just exposure to it.
A hydraulic dock leveler will not raise. Walk me through how you would troubleshoot it.
What they are checking: A logical troubleshooting approach across hydraulic, electrical and mechanical systems.
How do you stay safe working on equipment that stores energy, like springs or hydraulic pressure?
What they are checking: Safety awareness, including lockout/tagout and blocking equipment before working under it.
What electrical testing do you do before working on a control panel?
What they are checking: Basic electrical safety and meter use when working with industrial controls.
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