Compressor Technician
Location: Nashville, TN
Schedule: Full-Time, Field Service
Salary Range: $27–$37/hour, with potential flexibility for candidates with direct industrial air-compressor service experience
Travel: Regular travel to customer facilities and job sites throughout the assigned territory
About the Opportunity
A growing industrial equipment and compressed air solutions provider is seeking an experienced Compressor Technician to support customers throughout the Greater Nashville market. This is a hands-on field service opportunity focused on troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing industrial compressed air systems at customer facilities.
The ideal candidate has direct experience servicing industrial air compressors, including rotary screw, oil-free, and/or oil-flooded systems. Strong mechanical troubleshooting abilities, familiarity with industrial equipment, and the ability to work independently in the field are essential to success in this role.
This position offers the opportunity to expand your technical expertise, work with a variety of industrial customers and equipment, and build a long-term career with an organization that prioritizes technician development, ongoing training, and internal advancement.
What You'll Do
- Service, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial air compressors at customer facilities throughout the Greater Nashville area
- Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues involving rotary screw, oil-free, and oil-flooded compressed air systems
- Perform preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs to maintain system performance
- Service related industrial equipment, including pumps, gearboxes, motors, and rotating equipment
- Identify opportunities for equipment repairs, upgrades, and additional preventive maintenance services
- Complete accurate service reports and document equipment conditions, repairs, and recommendations
- Maintain an organized, properly stocked company service vehicle
- Respond to emergency service calls and help customers resolve equipment failures and minimize downtime
- Build strong customer relationships through professional communication and reliable technical support
- Follow company safety standards and established service procedures
- Participate in ongoing technical training and equipment-specific development programs
What You Bring
- Hands-on experience servicing and troubleshooting industrial air compressors
- Experience with rotary screw, oil-free, and/or oil-flooded compressor systems
- Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to diagnose and repair industrial equipment
- Experience performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and equipment repairs in industrial environments
- Familiarity with pumps, motors, gearboxes, and other rotating equipment is a plus
- Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems associated with industrial equipment
- Ability to work independently at customer facilities and manage field service responsibilities
- Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach
- Willingness to travel throughout the assigned service territory and respond to customer needs
- Commitment to safety, quality workmanship, and continued technical development
What's Offered
- Competitive hourly compensation of $27–$37/hour, with potential flexibility based on direct compressor service experience
- Company-provided service vehicle
- Specialized technical training through Air Academy and equipment suppliers
- Additional earning opportunities through spiffs and incentive programs
- Strong career advancement opportunities, with approximately 80% of service managers having started as technicians
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Paid time off
- Tuition assistance
- Safety shoe and safety glasses stipend
- Wellness program discounts
- Employee referral bonuses
- Relocation assistance
You should be proficient in:
- Industrial Equipment Repair
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Oil-Free Compressor Systems
- Preventive Maintenance
- Rotary Screw Compressor Systems
- Oil-Flooded Compressor Systems
Machines & technologies you'll use:
- Gearboxes
- Industrial Air Compressor
- Motors
- Pumps
- Rotating Equipment