Compact Equipment Shop Technician: Troubleshooting & Repairs

Carolina-CAT / LiftOne; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolina Cat, a family-owned dealer, is hiring a construction equipment technician in Gastonia, NC. The role involves troubleshooting, removing, installing, replacing, rebuilding, repairing, and testing parts on construction equipment.

Expect manual tasks such as lifting up to 70 pounds, climbing onto vehicles, welding, and using diagnostic tools and reprogramming controllers. The position demands 3–5 years of related experience, the ability to read and understand technical manuals, and strong

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 3-5 years of related experience is required.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the local language, reads and comprehends technical data/service manuals and writes legibly.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 70 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, perform repetitive bending tasks and achieve required torque specifications per manufacturer's repair procedures.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, remove, install, replace, rebuild, repair, and test parts/equipment on construction equipment.
• Use tools to disassemble/reassemble parts or equipment; clean parts with rags, cleaners, power washer; use test equipment to make diagnostic checks; control powered equipment or tools to make repairs.
• Climb up onto, under, and into vehicles to gain access to all parts of vehicle.
• Use overhead hoists, lift devices, forklifts and other aides to move items off vehicle and to move parts for disassembly and reassembly.
• Perform inspections, do preventative maintenance, change oil, replace filters, belts, coolants, hoses; may drain/clean/refill fuel systems.
• Weld frames, wear strips, then grind welds smooth.
• Lift/carry and position ram used to remove idlers, unbolt idlers, remove them with overhead crane.
• Use power washers and spray paint equipment to clean and paint vehicle.
• Reprogram equipment controllers using instruments and computers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma/certificate or equivalent

Job description

Carolina Cat, a family-owned dealer, is hiring a construction equipment technician in Gastonia, NC. The role involves troubleshooting, removing, installing, replacing, rebuilding, repairing, and testing parts on construction equipment.

Expect manual tasks such as lifting up to 70 pounds, climbing onto vehicles, welding, and using diagnostic tools and reprogramming controllers. The position demands 3–5 years of related experience, the ability to read and understand technical manuals, and strong