Senior Diesel Engine Shop Technician

HOLT CAT; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HOLT CAT is seeking an engine shop mechanic to inspect, diagnose, and repair diesel- or natural gas-powered industrial engines and related components. The role supports customer needs and departmental goals while often leading or collaborating with a team.

The position requires seven+ years of experience, schematics literacy, and a high school diploma or diesel program. Onsite work in Irving, TX with overtime as needed and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of diesel-powered or natural gas powered engines - experience preferred.
• Ability and knowledge to read/use schematics and diagrams - experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Graduation from a diesel technology program preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 of machine components to manufacturer's specifications through the use of hand tools, pneumatic tools, and any specialized tooling
• Rebuilds, repairs, reconditions, and maintains equipment 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
• Provides a significant amount of task and behavior-oriented mentoring, and training to others
• Maintains all equipment and work areas - keeps in good, clean, and orderly condition
• Completes all documents associated with repairs in a timely manner
• 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

Skills

Diesel engines

Natural gas engines

Troubleshooting

Disassembly & assembly

Preventive maintenance

Customer relations

Reading schematics

Tool mastery

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Diesel technology program

Job description

HOLT CAT is seeking an engine shop mechanic to inspect, diagnose, and repair diesel- or natural gas-powered industrial engines and related components. The role supports customer needs and departmental goals while often leading or collaborating with a team.

The position requires seven+ years of experience, schematics literacy, and a high school diploma or diesel program. Onsite work in Irving, TX with overtime as needed and ongoing training opportunities.