Hydraulic Specialist I (2nd Shift)

Gregory Poole; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gregory Poole Equipment Company is seeking a skilled hydraulic technician to troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild hydraulic cylinder components and return equipment to proper operation. The role follows a second shift: Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM.

Responsibilities include PPE-compliant workflow, moving parts with pallet jacks and cranes, pressure washing, painting, and data entry. Must have strong problem-solving and written-report skills and be able to lift up to 90 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED is required.
• Six years total experience with at least two years on Cat or similar equipment.
• Ability to read repair orders and write clear activity notes.
• Capable of lifting up to 90 pounds and using hoists/crews for parts handling.
• Experience with PC-based equipment and parts information.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, rebuild hydraulic cylinder parts and restore equipment operation.
• Prepare work/ repairs in accordance with PPE requirements.
• Move parts using pallet jacks, lift trucks, cranes and other aids.
• Pressure wash and repaint components as needed.
• Disassemble/reassemble parts and use test equipment for diagnostics.

Skills

Problem solving

Written repair orders

Cognitive reasoning

PPE compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jacks

Lift trucks

Overhead cranes

Test equipment

Job description

Job Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The primary function of this position is to troubleshoot, repair, rebuild, hydraulic cylinder parts & to restore equipment to proper operation. Second Shift Schedule: Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Make the necessary preparations to perform work/repairs and comply with PPE requirements.
• Use pallet jacks, lift trucks, overhead cranes, & other aides to lift or move parts into position to be repaired.
• Pressure washes & repaints components.
• Use miscellaneous resources and computers to reference parts, get information about parts & enter data into record systems.
• Use tools to disassemble/re assemble parts or equipment; lifts/carries parts; cleans parts with rags, cleaners, power washer; uses test equipment to make diagnostic checks; and controls powered equipment or tools to make repairs.
• Use overhead hoists, lift devices, forklifts & other aides to move items out of trucks to locations for disassembly, repair, & reassembly.
• Use powered equipment to do necessary grinding, honing, boring, drilling, & polishing, and make replacement parts or refurbish parts before re-assembly, reassembles & tests units, & paints finished units.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

Must have a high school education or GED.

Work Experience:

Six years of experience with at least two years of experience on Cat or other similar equipment

Physical:

Must be able to daily and repeatedly stoop, kneel, bend and climb beside, onto and underneath various equipment to perform diagnosis and repairs. Must be able to effectively see to perform repairs, research technical manuals, and develop written repair work order reports. Must be able to routinely and physically lift/position various parts to perform repairs/service and manually handle parts up to 90 pounds, as well as use mechanical hoist for heavier parts.

Other:

Must be able to effectively write repair activities on customer work orders. Must have cognitive reasoning and problem-solving skills to apply knowledge, written information and verbal instructions in repairing/servicing unusual and/or unknown technical equipment operational problems. Should have exposure to P.C. base equipment and parts information.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Your supervisor may request and assign you similar duties. Any major modification of this job role requires Human Resources approval.

Gregory Poole Equipment Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.