Heavy Equipment Lube Service Technician

Empire Cat; Thatcher (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire Cat in Thatcher, AZ is seeking a Field Service Lube Technician to perform lubrication and maintenance at client sites. You will inspect equipment, write concise condition reports, and upsell lubrication services when opportunities arise.

Responsibilities include planning lube jobs, coordinating with the lead to determine scope, and keeping clients informed about service results. You will follow CAT Lube guides and safety policies while traveling to remote locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain Hazardous Materials Endorsement (fingerprint background check).
• Must comply with DOT CDL requirements.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English (spoken and written).
• Maintain professional conduct and grooming per company policy.

Responsibilities

• Performs field lubrication and inspection duties at client sites with safety, accuracy, and economy in mind.
• Helps plan and control lube and preventative maintenance jobs.
• Assists lead to analyze client requirements and determine the scope of the job.
• Alerts other parties about potential parts, service, or sales opportunities.
• Ensures trucks are topped with oil and emptied of waste oil at shift end.
• Maintains client relations and supports marketing objectives.
• Writes accurate and concise equipment condition reports and service records.
• Travels to remote locations as needed and adheres to safety policies.

Skills

Technical skills

Hazardous Materials Endorsement

CDL required

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Perform required equipment lubrication and maintenance operations at client job sites. Inspect equipment in a professional manner. Sell lubrication services when called upon to do so.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs field lubrication and inspection duties as required with primary focus of all work performed on safety, accuracy, and economy.
• Helps to plan and control lube and preventative maintenance jobs.
• Assists lead to analyze client requirements and determine the scope of the job.
• Alerts other parties within Empire about potential parts, service, or sales opportunities.
• Ensures trucks are topped with oil and emptied of waste oil at the end of each shift.
• Maintains good client relations and support for corporate marketing objectives.
• Writes accurate and concise equipment condition reports.
• Prepares service reports and processes oil cards with proper quantities and types of oil used.
• Performs lube services strictly by the CAT Lube and Maintenance Guides covering each machine.
• Follows proper warm up and sample drop procedures.
• Maintains company equipment – keeps in good clean orderly condition. Reports repair or replacements needs to supervisor.
• Work safely at all times. Adhere to all applicable safety policies. Comply with all company policies, procedures, and standards.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Keeps pertinent in-house personnel informed about date of service, discrepancies found, general machine condition and suggested action required.
• Gathers information from a walk around inspection and reports to client/management.
• Communicates orally and in writing information regarding equipment condition, problems and recommendations.
• Maintains current MSHA card if work area requires.
• Provides on-the-job training as assigned.
• Works overtime as needed.
• Travels to remote locations as needed.
• Communicates with proper individuals to clarify instructions or discuss scope or progress of job.
• Works within and promote corporate values.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated technical skill competence.
• Must be able to obtain Hazardous Material Endorsement which requires fingerprint background check from State.
• Must be able to comply with DOT CDL requirements.
• Appropriate manner, conduct, and grooming adhere to company policy.
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively.
• Ability to maintain consistent attendance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Maintain current driver’s license with valid CDL varying by site.
• 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 and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop and kneel.
• The employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 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.