CAT Shop Technician: Repairs, Diagnostics & Maintenance

Boyd Company; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Company in Hopkinsville, KY, is seeking a skilled shop technician to perform maintenance, repairs and rebuilding of Caterpillar and allied equipment under limited supervision. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, basic mechanical experience, the ability to read repair manuals, and a set of shop tools.

Micrometer use and other testing tools are desirable, along with good written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Previous mechanical experience preferred.
• Must read and comprehend repair manuals.
• Must have shop required hand tools.
• Ability to use micrometer and other testing tools.
• Good interpersonal skills, and written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs work assignments on Caterpillar and allied equipment.
• Lifts parts and equipment components up to 50 pounds.
• Operates and moves equipment in and out of shop service bays.
• Writes accurate service reports, reads blueprints, manuals and data sheets.
• May require CDL based on department needs.
• Uses test equipment to troubleshoot repairs.
• Projects a positive company image and follows dress code.
• Keeps work area clean and follows safety procedures.
• Charges parts and labor to proper work orders.
• Owns and maintains sufficient hand tools.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Repair manuals literacy

Shop tools ownership

Micrometer use

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Micrometer

Testing tools

Job description

Boyd Company in Hopkinsville, KY, is seeking a skilled shop technician to perform maintenance, repairs and rebuilding of Caterpillar and allied equipment under limited supervision. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, basic mechanical experience, the ability to read repair manuals, and a set of shop tools.

Micrometer use and other testing tools are desirable, along with good written and verbal communication skills.