Service Tech Class B (CMD-605) (4475)

Waukesha Pearce Industries, LLC; Fosters (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Waukesha Pearce Industries, LLC in Louisiana is seeking a Service Technician - Class B to perform maintenance, repair and service on heavy equipment with minimal supervision.

You will conduct routine maintenance checks, diagnose and repair malfunctions, service drive axles, engines, hydraulics and electrical systems, and ensure work is completed safely and workspace is left clean.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; trade school preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in construction/mining machinery.
• Working knowledge of repair and maintenance practices.
• Ability to read manuals and schematics.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work in varied conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance checks and adjustments on heavy equipment.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions and perform repairs.
• Service drive axles, engines, hydraulics and electrical systems.
• Disassemble/assemble units and replace parts as needed.
• Maintain shop cleanliness and promote safety.
• Follow company training and policies.
• Coordinate with colleagues on repair requirements.

Skills

Diagnostic testing

Hand tools

Welding equipment

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Accredited trade school

Tools

Diagnostic testing equipment

Gas & electric welding

Jacks & hoists

Test equipment

Job description

Scope of Work

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 lubricates 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 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

• 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 have the ability to 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 shematics
• 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.

WPI is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, physical or mental disability, creed, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or gender expression in the programs or activities which it operates.

En Espanol

WPI es una institucio n EEO/AA (igualdad de oportunidad/accio n afirmativa) y no discrimina en base al sexo, edad, raza, color, religion, discapacidad fisica o mental, credo, origen nacional, estatus veterano, orientacio n sexual, infomacio n genetica, identidad de genero, o expresio n de genero en los programas o actividades los cuales opera.