Engine Shop Trainee

Warren CAT; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

Warren CAT in Odessa, TX is seeking an Engine Shop Trainee to learn under a Senior Service Technician and gain hands-on experience with diesel and gasoline engines, electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems. You will assist with servicing tasks, follow safety policies, and help with paperwork and quotes under supervision.

The ideal candidate has a GED or HS diploma, 1–3 years of related experience or training, and strong communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of engines and related systems.
• Willingness to follow instruction from a Senior Technician.
• Pass administered Can Test and Bennett Mechanical Comprehension Test.
• Ability to certify for operating forklift and/or manlift may be required.

Responsibilities

• Learn and assist a Senior Service Technician with assigned jobs to meet times.
• Work safely and follow WCAT safety policies and procedures.
• Assist with paperwork and access databases (work orders, parts orders, etc.).
• Remove/install parts, disassemble/assemble components under supervision, test and adjust assemblies.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

GED or HS diploma

Tools

Diagnostic software

Laptops

Crane & rigging equipment

Job description

TEAM UP WITH US!

The Engine Shop Trainee is responsible for learning and working under the direct mentorship of an assigned Senior Service Technician.

What You'll Do

• Requires general knowledge of diesel or gas engines, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic systems and components.
• Assist a Senior Technician in completing assigned jobs and task to meet flat rate times and re-do metric.
• Work safely and follow all WCAT safety policies and procedures.
• Assist a Senior Technician in completing 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, and test and adjust assemblies with supervision from a Senior Shop Technician.
• Assist a Senior Service Technician in providing accurate quotes and pricing estimates to the customer.
• Ride train alongside a Senior Service Technician with all aspects of the task at hand daily.

What You’ll Need

• General knowledge of basic hand tools, air tools, precision measuring tools and instruments, laptops, diagnostic software and cranes and rigging equipment.
• Willingness to accept instruction and guidance from a Senior Service Technician.
• Pass administered Can Test and Bennett Mechanical Comprehension Test Prior to acceptance for this position.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Team-oriented mentality.
• school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years. related experience and/or training.
• Successfully complete Work steps assessment.
• Ability to certify for operating a forklift and/or manlift.
• May be required to complete DOT physical.
• May require MSHA certification.

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 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 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.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Required travel up to 5%.

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.

EEO/AA

Keywords: mechanic, heavy equipment mechanic

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