Engine Shop Technician - 2nd Shift Large Bore

HOLT CAT; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Holt CAT in Irving, Texas is seeking a 2nd shift Engine Shop Service Technician to perform inspections, diagnoses, and repairs on industrial gas or diesel engines. You will work with a team to meet customer needs and follow established procedures while using hand and pneumatic tools and maintaining safety standards.

The role requires basic engine knowledge and a commitment to safety, with opportunities to grow through ProTech training paths and hands-on experience in a full-time capacity.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of related mechanical experience preferred.
• Experience with natural gas or diesel engines is advantageous.
• Ability to read and follow service procedures and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble and assemble engines per manufacturer specifications.
• Diagnose and repair engine issues in a team environment.
• Order parts and maintain shop tools and workspace.
• Follow safety policies and complete tasks within shift.

Skills

Engine repair knowledge

Diesel engine experience

Diagnostics and troubleshooting

Safety consciousness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training in engine service

Tools

Hand tools & pneumatic tools

Forklift operation

Overhead crane

Measurement instruments

Job description

Holt CAT is the largest Caterpillar dealership of heavy equipment in the United States. We have a full‑time 2nd shift Engine Shop Service Technician position available at our Irving, Texas location. The hours of the position are Monday‑Friday from 3 PM to 1 AM.

This position demonstrates the ability to perform basic to moderate inspections, diagnoses, and repairs on natural gas or diesel engines or related components, following established procedures and guidelines. Works as a member of a team to provide mechanical services that satisfy customer needs and achieve departmental goals.

Essential Functions

• Performs disassembly and assembly of industrial gas or diesel engines or related components to manufacturer’s specifications using hand tools, pneumatic tools, and specialized tooling.
• Demonstrates knowledge of estimating, planning, and controlling the cost of repair jobs.
• Completes parts orders and identifies parts for return.
• Maintains all equipment and work areas – keeps them in good, clean, orderly condition.
• Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Works overtime as required by workload and customer needs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities such as ProTech Technician Training Paths.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• General knowledge of industrial natural gas or diesel engines and tools, including design, use, repair, and maintenance.
• Proficiency with current computer software, related hardware, and machine electronic systems.
• Quality control analysis skills – conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Operation and control skills – controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Equipment selection skills – determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Ability to operate a forklift and an overhead crane.
• Ability to quickly and repeatedly operate the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions.
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and equipment used in mechanical repair.
• Ability to make precisely coordinated finger movements to grasp, manipulate, or assemble small objects.
• Ability to read, write, and understand information.
• Ability to listen to and understand information presented via spoken words and sentences.

Additional Requirements

• Must have hand and pneumatic tools (metric/standard).
• Must have appropriate tooling equipment to complete the job.

Education and Experience

• Two or more years of work‑related skill, knowledge, or experience is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue.
• Frequently moves materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Constant movement and use of limbs; requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina.
• Ascends/descends with gradual or continuous progress by oneself, using both hands and feet, and climbs ladders or equipment.
• Be able to maneuver safely and work underneath equipment.
• Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work.

Work Environment

• Regularly works indoors around moving mechanical parts.
• May be exposed to weather extremes when working outside in conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity.
• Noise level may be loud at times.
• Exposure to small quantities of chemicals, dust, steam, high‑pressure water, and high‑speed rotating equipment.
• Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment.
• Required to perform work in cramped spaces and/or high places.

Travel

• Travel may be required for training.

Disclaimer

Please note that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbents so classified. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.

Additional Information

Department: Power Systems Division (PSD)
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Irving, Texas (2000 East Airport Fwy, Irving, TX 75062 4831)
Workplace type: Onsite
Reporting To: Jesse Aguero