Heavy Equipment Shop Technician

Riggs Cat; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Riggs CAT in Jonesboro, AR is seeking a Heavy Equipment Shop Technician to provide high quality repair service on equipment, delivering positive, caring and timely support to customers. You will complete assigned jobs to meet flat rate times and re-work metrics, while following safety policies and completing required paperwork.

The role requires knowledge of engines, electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems, plus ability to operate tools and diagnostic software.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of engines, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
• Familiarity with basic hand tools, air tools, precision measuring tools, laptops, and diagnostic software.
• Ability to provide accurate information to management for quoting.
• Must maintain tooling to perform duties.
• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 years related experience/training.
• Clean driving record and CDL within 90 days of hire for field assignment.
• Must be 21+ to operate field vehicle.
• Forklift and/or man lift certification prior to operation.
• May require DOT physical and MSHA certification.
• Flexibility for shift work, overtime, and on-call.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned jobs and tasks to meet flat rate times and re-work metrics.
• Work safely and follow Riggs safety policies and procedures.
• Complete related paperwork and access databases required to complete job (work order, parts order, JSA, DBS, SIMS, SIS web, BMTS) accurately and timely.
• Follow contamination control and HAZMAT rules and regulations
• Remove and install parts, disassemble and assemble components, and test and adjust assemblies with minimal supervision.
• Complete all assigned training in a timely and proficient manner.

Skills

Engines

Electrical systems

Electronic systems

Hydraulic systems

Mechanical systems

Pneumatic systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic hand tools

Air tools

Precision measuring tools

Laptops

Diagnostic software

Cranes and rigging equipment

Job description

Description

The Heavy Equipment Shop Technician is responsible for providing high quality repair service on equipment, in order to respond to customer needs in a positive, caring and timely manner and to ensure maximum value for work performed.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Complete assigned jobs and tasks to meet flat rate times and re-work metrics.

Work safely and follow all Riggs safety policies and procedures.

Complete related paperwork and access databases required to complete job (work order, parts order, JSA, DBS, SIMS, SIS web, BMTS) accurately and timely.

Follow contamination control and HAZMAT rules and regulations

Remove and install parts, disassemble and assemble components, and test and adjust assemblies. with minimal supervision.

Complete all assigned training in a timely and proficient manner.

Requirements

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Requires general knowledge of engines, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic systems and components.

General knowledge of basic hand tools, air tools, precision measuring tools and instruments, laptops, diagnostic software and cranes and rigging equipment.

This position requires the ability to provide accurate information to management for quoting.

Must be able to obtain or currently possess adequate tooling to perform all assigned duties.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training.

Clean driving record and the ability to obtain CDL within 90 days of hire for field assignment

Must be at least 21 to be assigned and operate field vehicle

Will be certified prior to operating a forklift and/or man lift

May be required to complete DOT physical

May require MSHA certification

Flexibility to work various schedules including shift work, required overtime and on-call.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.