Heavy Equipment Lube Technician

Carolina CAT - Construction; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolina Cat is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Lube Technician to perform preventive maintenance and lube system repairs on heavy construction equipment. The role involves substantial customer interaction, so strong service and communication skills are essential.

Candidates should be able to operate and inspect equipment, follow PM schedules, climb in and around machines, and bring their own tools. We offer a stable, family-owned environment focused on growth and reliability.

Qualifications

• GED or equivalent and 1–3 years of related experience.
• Experience with Caterpillar, John Deere, Komatsu, Volvo equipment preferred.
• Able to comprehend safety, service and parts manuals.
• Able to climb in/on equipment and adapt to awkward positions.
• Must bring own tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate and inspect machines for lubrication and PM services.
• Complete services safely, accurately, and on schedule.
• Review PM intervals and schedules.
• Maintain a positive attitude and strong communication.
• Operate lube truck safely.
• Learn and adapt as machine models change.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Reliability

Self-motivated

Education

GED or equivalent

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Join the Carolina Cat Team

As a family-owned company under our fourth generation of leadership, we have built our business based on the principles of trust, integrity, and a desire to help our customers and employees succeed.

Since 1926, we’ve supported our communities by supplying equipment for critical infrastructure and commerce and by donating our time and resources to area nonprofits. We make smart investments in our company and continuously improve as part of our vision to be a trailblazing company that’s built to last.

We’re looking for hard-working, team-oriented professionals who enjoy working on new challenges every day. We believe our employees are the key to our success, and we’re committed to providing a work experience that helps our team grow to their full potential.

Collectively, our employees work together to make a difference for our customers, our communities, and our company. Learn more about what it means to become a team member with Carolina Cat.

Summary

Carolina CAT is searching for an experienced Heavy Equipment Lube Technician. This position is responsible for preventative maintenance service and lube system repairs on heavy construction equipment and requires heavy interaction with customers so customer-service skills are a must!

Essential Functions

• Required to operate and inspect machines / equipment to gain access for lubrication and PM services.
• Complete all services accurately, safely and in a timely manner to meet productivity goals.
• Ability to review and understand the PM intervals and schedules
• Self-motivated, responsible, reliable, and willing to work in all weather conditions and environments.
• Positive attitude and work ethic along with excellent communication skills.
• Safely operate drive and maintain company lube truck.
• Continuously research and learn as required in order to improve knowledge and abilities as machine models change.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualifying individuals to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Ability to develop own work schedule and adjust when needed to accommodate job needs.
• GED or equivalent and 1 to 3 years of related experience or combination of training and experience with Caterpillar, John Deere, Komatsu, Volvo, etc.
• Ability to comprehend safety, service, and parts manuals.
• Able to climb in, on, and around equipment, be flexible for awkward reaches and positions.
• Must be able to bring / owntools.

Workplace Requirements

The physical demands and work environment 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.

Physical Demands

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 and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift, carry, push, pull and /or otherwise move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee must operate equipment in a safe manner.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this Job, depending on site location, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and equipment. The employee may occasionally be exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee may occasionally be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in some work environments is occasionally loud.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

We require all employees to treat all our employees and candidates as equals. All personnel actions are conducted in the spirit of equal employment. We’re committed to recruit, train, promote and retain associates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.