SMART Construction Consultant

Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, industrial and forestry industries that maximizes value for customers through innovative solutions. With a full line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels and a global service network, we help customers safely and sustainably optimize their operations. Our Komatsu, P&H, Joy, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC and Gigaphoton equipment and services are used to extract fundamental minerals and develop modern infrastructure.

Komatsu Equipment services all makes and models of equipment. The company serves many markets that require off road machinery by providing top quality equipment, supported by excellent repair and rebuild facilities, field service capabilities, well trained mechanics and a multimillion dollar parts inventory.

Every branch of Komatsu Equipment Company offers new, used and rental equipment. The company assures excellent service support with an extensive parts inventory, highly trained service personnel and on-site maintenance to eliminate travel and minimize downtime. Preventive Maintenance programs are offered to help avoid unexpected repairs, and several different financing options are always available.

The company offers a broad range of equipment, including articulated trucks, asphalt rollers, backhoe loaders, crawler dozers, excavators, mobile crushers, motor graders, rigid frame trucks, shovels, skid steer loaders, soil compactor, water towers, wheel dozers, wheel loaders, heavy duty mining equipment, and a complete line of ground engaging tools and attachments including couplers, buckets, forks, hydraulic brooms, and hydraulic hammers.

This equipment supports many different industries—residential and commercial construction, highway construction, paving, agriculture, demolition, energy, environmental, government, infrastructure, industrial, landscaping and nursery, mining, quarry, sand and gravel, salvage, and utility.

Komatsu Equipment has a major component repair center in Salt Lake City. In addition, Salt Lake City is the training center for Komatsu’s Western Region.

Komatsu Equipment Company sells only the reliable equipment brands—Komatsu, American Compaction, Amulet, CWS, Fleetguard, Geith, Henke, Hensley, JRB, LaBounty, Magnum, Mega, PSM, Sakai, Werk-Brau, and Woods.

Job Overview

This candidate will be responsible for fostering and completing services provided by the Smart Construction Department. These services include but are not limited to: GNSS equipment rental and sales; GNSS training; onsite support activities for GNSS equipment rentals and sales; jobsite setup; iMachine demonstrations; drone surveying services; and 3D modeling take off. This candidate will be responsible for building both internal and external sales relationships for the betterment of KEC and Smart Construction.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Promote and complete Smart Construction services to help the customers complete jobs more quickly and efficiently. Be familiar with all tasks required to accomplish this.

• Develop and maintain complete working knowledge of Topcon Grading Systems and the related Komatsu equipment. Maintain working knowledge of competitive systems and tie in points. Provide training to customers and employees; at least once per year have one 2-day classroom training with a minimum of 6 attendees; have various on-site training sessions throughout the year.

• Understand customers’ overall equipment and maintenance needs and identify new areas of business opportunity for KEC by teaming with customers, vendors and sales staff in a cradle-to-grave project cycle.

• Maintain close communication and interaction with Komatsu America and Komatsu Limited in regard to additional features and models on grade control systems.

• Maintain Smart Construction equipment physical inventory accuracy.

Qualifications/Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; Bachelor of Science degree or 5+ years contract administration preferred.

• 5+ years construction operations experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 2-3+ years’ experience and knowledge of and GPS Grade Control Products and knowledge of land/construction surveying equipment with the ability to utilize the related equipment.

• Flexibility to work various schedules including shift work.

• Language Skills

  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos

  • Ability to read and understand jobsite plans and specifications

  • Ability to write simple correspondence

  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situation to customers, clients and other employees

• Mathematical Skills

  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals

  • Ability to compute rate, ratio and percentages

  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, area, circumference and volume

  • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

• Computer Skills
  • Knowledge of database software, Internet software, manufacturing software and order processing systems.

• Analytical Skills
  • Uses intuition and experience to complement data

• Problem Solving Skills
  • Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner

• Customer Service Skills
  • Responds promptly to customer needs

• Oral and Written Communication Skills
  • Speaks and writes clearly and informatively

• Teamwork Skills
  • Balances team and individual responsibilities

• Planning/Organizing Skills
  • Prioritizes and plans work activities

• Professionalism
  • Reacts well under pressure; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments

• Quality
  • Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality

• Quantity
  • Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner

• Safety
  • Observes safety procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions

• Adaptability
  • Adapts to changes in the work environment; able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events

Additional Information

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Required to complete MSHA certification.

Policies and Procedures

• Abide by all Company policies and procedures

Work Environment

• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals.

• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions.

• Occasionally exposed to extreme heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration.

• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.