Hands-On Caterpillar Equipment Repair Technician

Boyd Company; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Company seeks a technician to maintain, repair, and rebuild Caterpillar and allied equipment under limited supervision. The role requires micrometer use and reading repair manuals, with access to shop tools on-site in Ashland, KY.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and prior mechanical experience. Overtime may be required to meet department needs. Compensation is up to $35.70 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Previous mechanical experience in the given industry/division.
• Must be able to read and comprehend repair manuals.
• Must have shop required hand tools.
• Ability to use micrometer and other testing tool.

Responsibilities

• Performs work assignments on all types of Caterpillar and allied equipment.
• Lifts parts and equipment components that weigh no more than 50 pounds.
• Operates and moves equipment being repaired in and out of shop service bays.
• Inputs accurate Service Reports, reads and comprehends blueprints, technical data and service manuals.
• May be required to possess a Commercial Driver's License based on department operational needs.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Repair manuals literacy

Reading blueprints

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Micrometer

Shop hand tools

Job description

Boyd Company seeks a technician to maintain, repair, and rebuild Caterpillar and allied equipment under limited supervision. The role requires micrometer use and reading repair manuals, with access to shop tools on-site in Ashland, KY.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and prior mechanical experience. Overtime may be required to meet department needs. Compensation is up to $35.70 per hour.