Engine Service Tech I - Grow with Heavy Equipment Team

Hawthorne Machinery Co.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Tool stipend

Sponsored certifications

Sign-on bonus

Relocation benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

401(k) Plan + Company Matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Hawthorne Cat in San Diego seeks an Engine Service Tech 1 to troubleshoot mechanical problems in Caterpillar and allied products. With supervision, performs duties in repair, maintenance and/or rebuilding of equipment in the service shop or field, ensuring safe, efficient work and minimal re-work.

The role also estimates work orders and prepares written quotes for submission to the Lead Person and/or Service Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Class C Drivers License with a clean driving record.
• Must have a valid California Class “B” driver’s license, if assigned vehicle requires.
• Zero to three (0 to 3) years of experience in the repair of on-highway trucks and buses.
• Expertise in all phases of on-highway truck service operation.
• Full and positive knowledge of the Caterpillar product line and allied products.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, or can provide verification of all formal classroom study or hands on experience related to heavy equipment repairs.
• Furnish all hand tools required to repair, test and diagnose hydraulic, air, power train, electrical, and electronic systems on all makes of trucks and Caterpillar engines.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots Caterpillar and related systems.
• Uses test and diagnostic equipment to adjust truck engines and systems.
• Makes warranty recommendations.
• Performs minor welding, fabrication, plumbing alignment and DC electric repairs.
• Guides/supervises lower-level technicians in repairs of trucks and Caterpillar engines.
• Performs other duties as directed by foreman or service manager.

Skills

Valid CA Class B license

0–3 years heavy equipment repair

Caterpillar product knowledge

Own hand tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools for heavy equipment repair

Job description

Hawthorne Cat in San Diego seeks an Engine Service Tech 1 to troubleshoot mechanical problems in Caterpillar and allied products. With supervision, performs duties in repair, maintenance and/or rebuilding of equipment in the service shop or field, ensuring safe, efficient work and minimal re-work.

The role also estimates work orders and prepares written quotes for submission to the Lead Person and/or Service Supervisor.