Fleet Technician

Empire Cat; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire Cat in Elko, NV seeks an experienced service technician to troubleshoot, repair, recondition and service its medium and heavy-duty fleet in a shop setting. You will diagnose electrical, powertrain, drive train, hydraulic, body systems, cranes and compressors using electronic tools and schematics.

Experience with Cummins px9, isx15, 6.7 Power Stroke is preferred; Duramax and OEM diagnostic tools such as IDS FDRS and Cummins Insite are recommended.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current driver’s license required.
• Minimum 6 months related experience.
• Must communicate in English (speak/read/write).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions and failures.
• Maintain good client relations and support for corporate objectives.
• Repair, recondition, and maintain equipment and components.
• Prepare service reports.
• Plan and control cost of repair jobs.
• Maintain company equipment in good condition.
• Work safely and adhere to policies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Basic computer skills

Scanning tools

Diagnostic equipment

Professional conduct

Teamwork

CAT systems knowledge

Attendance

Education

HS diploma or GED

Driver's license

Tools

IDS FDRS

Cummins Insite

OEM diagnostic equipment

CAT diagnostic tools

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Troubleshoot, repair, recondition, and service Empire's medium and heavy-duty fleet. This includes medium and heavy-duty service trucks, heavy haul trucks, freight trucks and lube trucks. You will be performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing truck systems, electrical, powertrain, drive train, hydraulic, body systems, cranes and compressors in a shop environment. You must be able to identify and evaluate root cause failures using electronic tools, schematics and other troubleshooting methods. Experience with Cummins px9, isx15, and 6.7 power stroke is preferred. Experience with Duramax engines is recommended as well as operating OEM diagnostic equipment such as IDS FDRS, and Cummins Insite.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions and failures.
• Maintain good client relations and support for corporate marketing objectives.
• Repair, recondition, and maintain equipment and components.
• Prepare service reports.
• Plan and control cost of repair jobs.
• Maintain company equipment – keep in good clean orderly condition.
• Work safely at all times. Adhere to all applicable safety policies. Comply with all company policies, procedures, and standards.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own and maintain required personal tools.
• Learn and use Empire, Caterpillar and allied product procedures and systems.
• Maintain current MSHA card if work area requires.
• Provide on-the-job training to technicians and helpers as assigned.
• Make warranty recommendations.
• Communicate with proper individuals to clarify instructions or discuss scope or progress of job.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Travel to remote locations as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Work within and promote corporate values.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Communicate verbally and in writing, information, instructions, and explanations to associates, clients and management regarding vehicle/component/equipment conditions, problems, recommendations, and repair processes.
• Basic computer and internet knowledge required, as well as knowledge in operating scanning/diagnostic tools.
• Knowledge and skills to operate and understand diagnostic equipment including computerized instrumentation.
• Appropriate manner, conduct, and grooming adhere to company policy.
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of CAT machine components and systems.
• Must have acceptable attendance to meet all company standards and requirements.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Current driver’s license.
• Minimum of 6 months related experience.
• Completion of eTRAIN test evaluation.
• Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write) in English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform 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 required to sit, use hands, talk, or hear, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms climb or balance, and stoop or kneel.
• The employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision.
• May be required to operate a forklift with appropriate certification(s).
• This position is designated as a "Safety-Sensitive Position".A Safety-Sensitive Position includes tasks or duties that EMPIRE in good faith believes could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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; high, precarious places; and outside weather conditions.
• The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.