Master Shop Technician

Gregory Poole; Hope Mills (NC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gregory Poole Equipment Company is seeking an experienced technician to troubleshoot, repair, and test construction equipment at an expert level. The role requires use of manuals, heavy tools, and lifting equipment, with daily access to parts and vehicle systems.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and eight years of Cat equipment experience, with the ability to work safely and independently on various model lines.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Eight years of Cat equipment experience.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, bend and climb daily to diagnose/repair.
• Adequate vision to perform repairs and read manuals.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, remove, install, replace, rebuild, repair, and test parts on construction equipment.
• Check equipment and PPE, and prepare for duties.
• Use manuals to perform independent troubleshooting and repair.
• Move parts with lift trucks, cranes, and other aids.
• Use hand and power tools to repair components.
• Climb into vehicles to access all parts of equipment.
• Disassemble/reassemble parts; clean and test with equipment.
• Input data into repair records and reference parts information.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Manual dexterity

Cognitive reasoning

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lift trucks

Overhead cranes

Power tools

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

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.