PSD Shop Service Technician 2 - Night Shift

HOLT CAT; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

HOLT CAT in San Antonio is seeking a PSD Shop Technician II responsible for high-quality teardown and repair of industrial engines. Ideal candidates will have good knowledge of engines, problem-solving skills, and the capacity to work as part of a team.

This role requires excellent communication, mechanical skills and offers opportunities for development. Join us and contribute to our mission while working with a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years of experience preferred.
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, and pneumatic tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality teardown, inspection, and repair of industrial engines.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
• Work as a member of a team to provide basic mechanical services.

Skills

General knowledge of engines and tools

Quality control analysis skills

Ability to operate hand tools

Verbal and written communication skills

Ability to follow troubleshooting procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two or more years of experience

Tools

Basic mechanic hand tools

Pneumatic tools

Job description

Department: Power Systems Division (PSD)

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: San Antonio

The PSD Shop Technician II is responsible for providing high‑quality teardown, inspecting, and repairing industrial engines (natural gas and diesel) in a shop environment, following established procedures and guidelines.

The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices on a daily basis: 1) Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values; 2) Collaborate with key internal/external resources; 3) Participate in ongoing self‑development.

Essential Functions

• Models, promotes, reinforces, and rewards the consistent use of HOLT’s Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment malfunctions and failures.
• Disassembles and assembles engine components to manufacturer’s specifications through the use of hand tools, pneumatic tools, and any specialized tooling.
• Rebuilds, repairs, reconditions, and maintains engines and components.
• Demonstrates good customer relations and support; communicates customer needs to shop management.
• Plans and controls cost of repair jobs.
• Completes parts orders and identifies parts for return.
• Works as a member of a team to provide basic mechanical services that satisfy customer needs and achieve departmental goals.
• Maintains all equipment and work areas – keeps them in good, clean, and orderly condition.
• Adheres to contamination control and HAZMAT rules and regulations.
• Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Works overtime as required by workload and customers’ needs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; e.g., ProTech Technician Training Paths.
• Requires regular and punctual employee attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• General knowledge of engines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Quality control analysis skills – Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance and communicate findings.
• Operation and control skills – Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Equipment selection skills – Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Ability to operate a conventional forklift and an overhead crane.
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and equipment used in mechanical repair and overhead crane.
• Ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands in order to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, and understand information.
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Ability to follow logical troubleshooting procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to be self‑starting and self‑motivated.
• Must have basic mechanic hand and pneumatic tools (metric/standard).

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two or more years of experience preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Travel

• Up to 10% travel may be required.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue.
• Frequently moves materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Constant movement and use of limbs; position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina.
• Ascends/descends with gradual or continuous progress by oneself, using both hands and feet and climbs up and down ladders and/or equipment.
• Be able to maneuver safely and work underneath equipment.
• Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work.

Work Environment

• Regularly works indoors around moving mechanical parts.
• May be exposed to weather extremes when working outside in conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity.
• Exposure to small quantities of chemicals, dust, steam, high-pressure water and high-speed rotating equipment.
• Works in extremely bright or inadequate lighting.
• Exposure to high noise levels and body vibration.
• Works in confined work spaces, awkward positions, and high places.
• Works in an enclosed and open vehicle or equipment.
• Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment.

Disclaimer

Please note that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbents so classified. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.