Service Shop Tech - Class B (CMD)

Waukesha-Pearce Industries (WPI); Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Service Technician – Class B to join their team in Pflugerville. This role involves performing maintenance, repair, and service activities on heavy equipment, ensuring that all tasks are completed proficiently and safely. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the construction and mining machinery industry, with hands-on experience in diagnosing and repairing a variety of mechanical issues. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about machinery, this opportunity could be your next career step.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in construction and mining machinery industry.
• Knowledge of safety practices and repair techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment.
• Diagnose malfunctions and ensure safe work practices.

Skills

Diagnosing problems

Repairing machinery

Using hand tools

Troubleshooting skills

Reading manuals and schematics

Education

High School Diploma

Accredited Trade School

Tools

Diagnostic testing equipment

Gas welding equipment

Electric welding equipment

Job description

The Service Technician – Class B performs a range of maintenance, repair, and service activities on heavy equipment in a developing capacity, with minimal technical assistance from experienced-level mechanics.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs routine maintenance checks and adjustments on such things as fluid levels, hoses, belts, brakes, tires, and clutches; changes filters and oil lubricate vehicles and motor driven equipment
• Troubleshoots malfunctions in the equipment and repair
• Service, diagnoses, repairs and maintains speed tandem drive axles with air or electric shift, hydrostatic driven, heavy-duty multi-axle suspensions
• Tunes gas and diesel engines, services valves, fuel filters and turbo chargers, and pressure checks fuel filters, adjust injector heights, fuel racks, governors, etc.
• Diagnoses problems, disassembles units, repairs or replaces parts, and reassembles units in the cooling, drive, brake, electrical, steering, heating, and air conditioning, hydraulic and air systems
• Repairs and services track drive sprockets, rails, idler wheels, hand bars, track adjusters, hydraulic, reversers, final drives, brake bands, steering clutches, and hydrostatic transmissions
• Ensure that all jobs working on are completed and that the work was done in a proficient and safe manner
• Make sure that the shop workspace that was utilized is cleaned after every job is finished
• Must take advantage of all training that is offered by the company
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent, accredited trade school graduate preferred
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in the construction and mining machinery industry

Requirements:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s)

• Must have a working knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of machinery and engines
• Must have knowledge of safety issues in the use of tools, equipment, and supplies used in repair of equipment
• Must possess skills in the use of a variety of hand tools, mechanized tools, jacks, and hoists
• Must possess skills in the use of a variety of diagnostic testing and tuning equipment, and the use of gas and electric welding equipment
• Must be able to pass and maintain drug and alcohol testing requirement as outlined by WPI’s policy
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and be able to bend and twist several times a day
• Must have the ability to read manuals and schematics, rebuild engines and major driveline components
• Must maintain good client relations and can communicate with other mechanics about repair work needed
• Must have a current driver’s license and acceptable driving record per WPI insurance carrier standards when driving a company vehicle
• Must have the ability to effectively operate test equipment and have good trouble-shooting skills
• Must be able to read hydraulic and electrical schematics
• Must be dependable and work independently

Working Conditions:

• Typical hours of work Monday through Friday; 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Weekend hours as necessary
• May require work in inclement weather conditions and/or hazardous work environments