Heavy Equipment Diesel Technician

Yancey Bros. Co.

Augusta (GA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Technician tool allowance

401k with company match

Employee profit sharing

Paid vacation and sick leave

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Yancey Bros. Co. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Diesel Technician in Georgia to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair diesel engines and related systems on construction equipment.

You’ll inspect engines, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components and perform mechanical overhauls as needed. The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, experience as a diesel technician, and the ability to read manuals and diagnostics tools.

Qualifications

Experience diagnosing and repairing diesel engines and related systems.
Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components.
Ability to read/interpret manuals, diagrams, and diagnostics equipment.
Strong attention to safety and compliance with procedures.
Ability to document work orders, parts orders, and timekeeping clearly.

Responsibilities

Inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot and locate mechanical deficiencies on heavy equipment diesel engines and components.
Repair and/or replace components of frame assemblies, suspensions, drive trains, electrical systems, and operator comfort systems.
Determine extent of repairs and prepare service orders.
Tune engines and diagnose computer controls and air conditioning.
Perform welding and fabricate parts as needed.
Complete all documentation accurately and timely; follow safety procedures.

Skills

Diesel technician experience

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical/hydraulic understanding

Safety consciousness

Teamwork & communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Who We Are:

From Georgia. For Georgia.Since 1914 Yancey Bros. Co. has proudly served as the authorized Caterpillar equipment dealer for Georgia, providing our customers with the highest quality sales, parts and service. From Caterpillar heavy and compact construction equipment to on-highway trucks, we remain committed to learning more about our customers, offering equipment and support to keep up with their changing needs. This all starts with our greatest asset…our employees.

What You Will Be Doing:

As a Heavy Equipment Diesel Technician, you will be diagnosing, troubleshooting and repairing standard mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of the diesel heavy engines including, but not limited to construction equipment.

Primary Responsibilities:

Inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot and locate mechanical deficiencies on heavy equipment diesel engines and components.
Repair and/or replace all components of light and heavy frame assemblies, suspension systems drive trains, electrical systems, steering, braking, material handling, and operator comfort systems.
Determine extent of necessary repairs including identifying major engine and transmission overhaul needs and prepare orders for required services.
Tune up engines; diagnose computer controls, modules and air conditioning components using diagnostic equipment.
Perform welding and brazing, fabricate and modify parts, equipment, miscellaneous structures and attachments.
Complete all documentation (work orders, parts orders, inspections, warranty support, comments and time sheets) in a legible, accurate and timely manner.
Perform all work in accordance with established time, quality standards and safety procedures.

Additional Responsibilities:

Participate in required safety program, and work in a safe manner.
Additional duties as assigned by manager.

Who We Are Looking For:

To be successful in this position you should have a strong mechanical aptitude, knowledge of tools applicable to the position and the desire to learn. You should possess a strong sense of urgency and desire to provide superior customer service. The ability to take direction and work in a team environment is essential to this position as well.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

Prior experience working as a diesel technician
Knowledge of complex hydraulics, electrical, computer and mechanical systems, arc and oxygen acetylene welding, test equipment used to diagnose and repair equipment and electronic components of vehicles.
Ability to operate a variety of equipment safely to diagnose, adjust and repair malfunctions; follow oral and written instructions; read and understand operators and repair manuals; work cooperatively with others; work with minimal supervision and keep required records.
Ability to read, analyzes, and interpret technical information- schematics, technical manuals, technical drawings, technical procedures, and governmental regulations
Operate equipment and vehicles with possession of all necessary licenses and certificates.
Skilled in ‘Basic’ computer applications including email and internet usage.
The ability to communicate through email- sending & receiving notes, attachments.
Ability to read, analyzes, and communicate technical information.
Ability to write service reports that effectively communicate required information in an understandable (clear and concise) and useable method.
Ability to ask and properly respond to questions from customers and supervisors.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

Course work from accredited trade school, college or university with emphasis in mechanics, hydraulics, and automotive electronics is desirable.

Values:

At Yancey Bros. Co, we are always looking to add people to our team who share our core values:

Safety: We value the lives and health of our team and customers above all else.
Integrity: We are ethical and trustworthy, demonstrate respect for others, and communicate truthfully and promptly.
Teamwork: We work as one across our organization for the benefit of our customers.
Excellence: We strive to be the best, continuously improving our customers’ experience and the solutions we provide.
Sense of Urgency: We respond quickly to customer needs and hold ourselves accountable for results.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate the following values:

Acting in a safe manner
Exhibiting honesty and integrity
Acting in a fair and ethical manner
Team mentality
Delivering quality results
Embraces change / improvement
Exhibiting superior customer service skills
Exhibiting pride and ownership
Working with a sense of urgency
Exhibiting a winning attitude

What We Offer:

Yancey Bros. Co. offers a full benefits package that includes aggressive compensation levels, technician tool allowances, full medical, vision and dental coverage, employee wellness programs, paid vacations and more.

Competitive Pay Structure