Master Shop Technician

Gregory Poole Equipment Company in; Hope Mills (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Gregory Poole Equipment Company is seeking a skilled technician to troubleshoot and repair construction equipment at an expert level. You will use manuals, parts diagrams and diagnostic tools to diagnose and fix engines, hydraulics, electrical systems and transmissions.

Responsibilities include disassembly/reassembly, lifting heavy parts with hoists, and documenting repair activities. A high school diploma or GED and extensive Cat experience are required.

Qualifications

• Nine years of Cat equipment experience or equivalent; deep understanding of engines, hydraulics, electrical and transmissions.
• Ability to diagnose and repair complex equipment using manuals and parts diagrams.
• Must be able to read repair and parts manuals and reference data to perform repairs.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, remove, install, replace, rebuild and test components on construction equipment at expert level.
• Follow manuals and diagrams to perform independent repairs.
• Operate lift trucks, cranes, and hoists to move heavy parts safely.
• Use hand and power tools to disassemble/reassemble parts and perform repairs.
• Document repairs and parts information in company records.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Engine systems

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Diagnostics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Diagnostics tools

Job description

The primary function of this position is to troubleshoot, remove, install, replace, re-build, repair, & test parts/equipment on construction equipment at an expert level.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Check the equipment and supplies required to perform the work scheduled, comply with PPE requirements, and otherwise prepare for duties.
• Uses manuals, repair manuals, parts manuals, parts diagrams to perform independent troubleshooting and repair of construction equipment.
• Uses lift trucks, overhead cranes, & other aides to lift or move parts into position to be repaired.
• Uses hand & power tools to remove, install, replace, re-build, repair, & test parts/equipment on construction equipment.
• Be proficient at using resources and computers to reference parts, get information about parts & enter data into record systems.
• Uses tools to disassemble/re assemble parts or equipment; cleans parts with rags, cleaners, power washer; uses test equipment to make diagnostic checks; and controls powered equipment or tools to make repairs.
• Climbs up onto, under, & into vehicles to gain access to all parts of vehicle.
• Uses overhead hoists, lift devices, forklifts & other aides to move items off vehicle (tracks, idler wheels, blades, etc.) & then to move parts to locations for disassembly, repair, then back to the vehicle for reassembly.
• Proficient at performing inspections, do preventative maintenance, repair engine, power train, hydraulic and electrical components at an advance level on numerous model lines.
• Lift/carry and position ram used to remove idlers, unbolt idlers, remove them with
• Uses power washers & spray paint equipment to clean & paint vehicle.
• Uses instruments and computers to reprogram equipment controllers.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

Education :

Must have a high school education or GED.

Work Experience :

Eight years of Cat equipment experience. Fully understands all equipment systems (i.e. engines, hydraulics, electrical, sub-electrical, transmissions, etc.) for almost all equipment model lines.

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 112 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; Can work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to effectively communicate with others; provides training of other technicians, assigns work assignments, and promotes good customer service and resolves their problems.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.