Engine Shop Tech IV

Warren CAT; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Warren CAT is seeking an Engine Technician IV to deliver high-quality repair services on gas and diesel engines. You will diagnose, repair, and align engines, perform warranty work, and ensure accurate quotes and documentation while mentoring junior techs.

This on-site Midland, TX role demands flexibility, precise problem-solving, and safety-first execution. You will manage tools, access multiple databases, and follow CAT guidelines to maximize value from every service.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED; or 5–8 years related experience.
• Follow written, oral, or diagram instructions and solve problems with concrete variables.
• Knowledge of database, internet, manufacturing and order processing software.
• Complete Work steps assessment.
• Forklift and/or man lift certification required.
• Lock out / tag-out certification as required.
• Must possess adequate tooling to perform duties.
• Flexible to work various schedules including shift work.
• Mastery of CAT product knowledge and electrical/electronic engine systems.
• Mastery of hand tools, air tools, precision measuring tools, laptops, diagnostic software, cranes and rigging equipment.
• Proficient in failure analysis.
• Certified Engine Shop Tech I–III or demonstrated performance.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned jobs to meet flat rate times and re-do metrics.
• Work safely following WCAT policies and procedures.
• Complete related paperwork and access required databases.
• Follow contamination control and HAZMAT rules.
• Remove/install parts, disassemble/assemble components, inspect and adjust assemblies.
• Determine and perform warranty repairs per CAT guidelines.
• Perform engine alignment and cooling/air intake audits.
• Provide accurate quotes/pricing estimates to customers.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot gas and diesel engines and advise repairs.
• Mentor Engine Shop Techs I–III as needed.

Skills

CAT knowledge

Engine diagnosis

Electrical systems

Hydraulics

Mentoring others

Education

GED or equivalent experience

Tools

Diagnostic software

Laptops

Cranes & rigging

Job description

The Engine Technician IV is responsible for providing high quality repair service on equipment, in order to respond to customer needs in a positive, caring and timely manner and to ensure maximum value for work performed.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Will complete assigned jobs and task to meet flat rate times and re-do metric.
• Work safely and follow all WCAT safety policies and procedures.
• Complete related paperwork and access databases required to complete job (work order, parts order, JSA, DBS, SIMS, SIS web, STW) accurately and timely.
• Follow contamination control and HAZMAT rules and regulations.
• Remove and install parts, disassemble and assemble components, clean and inspect and adjust assemblies with ability to self-monitor work quality.
• Understand and apply Cat reusability guidelines.
• Determine and perform warranty repairs using CAT warranty guidelines.
• Ability to complete a cooling and air intake audit.
• Perform engine alignment.
• Timely parts and core returns with appropriate documentation.
• Timely return of warranty parts with appropriate documentation and packaging.
• Perform warranty downloads of ECM downloads.
• Accurate and timely service reports and timecards daily.
• This position requires the ability to provide accurate quotes and pricing estimates to the customer.
• Proficiently and accurately diagnose and troubleshoot problems on gas and diesel engines, give recommendations for repairs and make all critical engine repairs and adjustments.
• Apply specific failure analysis and procedures in determining proper diagnosis.
• Test and verify correct operation of all repairs and emission adjustments.
• Mentor Engine Shop Techs I, II and III as needed.
• Independently perform engine and component rebuild.
• Other duties may be assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or five to eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and the ability to deal with problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Knowledge of Database software; Internet software; Manufacturing software and Order processing systems.
• Successfully complete Work steps assessment.
• Will be certified prior to operating a forklift and/or man lift.
• Lock out /tag-out certified as required.
• Must be able to obtain or currently posses’ adequate tooling to perform duties.
• Flexibility to work various schedules including shift work.
• This position requires mastery knowledge of CAT product knowledge and in-depth skills of the electrical, electronic systems, and components of a gas and diesel engine.
• Mastery of all hand tools, air tools, precision measuring tools and instruments, lap tops, diagnostic software and cranes and rigging equipment.
• Proficient in failure analysis
• Must be certified in all required Engine Shop Tech I, II, and III training requirements and/or demonstrated performance.

WHY WORK WITH US?

• We like to take care of business and have fun doing it!
• We offer health, dental, vision, life, and more as a comprehensive benefits package.
• Don’t you want to work with awesome people?

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Required travel up to 10%.

This position is considered a safety sensitive position.

The Job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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