Power Systems Rental Equipment Shop Mechanic

Cashman Equipment Co.; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Cashman Equipment Co. seeks an field technician to troubleshoot, repair, and service Caterpillar and allied equipment in Phoenix, AZ. You will handle generator, HVAC, and compressed air repairs, inspect units for delivery, and manage rental gear and yard flow.

Strong communication about equipment status is essential. Responsibilities include diagnosing malfunctions, maintaining client relations, and preparing service reports while planning repair costs.

Qualifications

• Experience diagnosing Caterpillar and allied equipment.
• Ability to read and follow repair manuals and service literature.
• Good communication with customers and internal teams.
• Must have basic computer/diagnostic tool skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and service equipment including generator, HVAC, and air systems.
• Maintain client relations and support marketing objectives.
• Repair, recondition, and maintain equipment and components.
• Prepare service reports and plan repair costs.
• Maintain and clean equipment, ensure safe operation and compliance with policies.

Skills

CAT components

Troubleshooting

Diagnostic tools

Communication

English fluency

Education

High school diploma / GED

Current driver’s license

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Troubleshoot, repair, and service of Caterpillar and other Empire allied equipment. Primary duties include generator, HVAC, and compressed air repairs, service, inspect and prepare equipment for delivery. Manage and maintain rental equipment, accessories, and yard flow. Load, unload, move, maintain, wash, receive, and ship equipment and accessories. Good people skills with the ability to communicate information regarding equipment condition, problems, and recommendations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions and failures.
• Maintain good client relations and support for corporate marketing objectives.
• Repair, recondition, and maintain equipment and components.
• Prepare service reports.
• Plan and control cost of repair jobs.
• Maintain company equipment – keep in good clean orderly condition.
• Work safely at all times. Adhere to all applicable safety policies. Comply with all company policies, procedures, and standards.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own and maintain required personal tools.
• Learn and use Empire, Caterpillar and allied product procedures and systems.
• Maintain current MSHA card if work area requires.
• Provide on-the-job training to technicians and helpers as assigned.
• Make warranty recommendations.
• Communicate with proper individuals to clarify instructions or discuss scope or progress of job.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Travel to remote locations as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Work within and promote corporate values.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Communicate verbally and in writing, information, instructions, and explanations to associates, clients and management regarding vehicle/component/equipment conditions, problems, recommendations, and repair processes.
• Basic computer and internet knowledge required, as well as knowledge in operating scanning/diagnostic tools.
• Knowledge and skills to operate and understand diagnostic equipment including computerized instrumentation.
• Appropriate manner, conduct, and grooming adhere to company policy.
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of CAT machine components and systems.
• Must have acceptable attendance to meet all company standards and requirements.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Current driver’s license.
• Minimum of 6 months related experience.
• Completion of eTRAIN test evaluation.
• Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write) in English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands 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.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, talk, or hear, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms climb or balance, and stoop or kneel.
• The employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision.
• May be required to operate a forklift with appropriate certification(s).
• This position is designated as a "Safety-Sensitive Position".A Safety-Sensitive Position includes tasks or duties that EMPIRE in good faith believes could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and outside weather conditions.
• The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.