Shop Frac Refurbish Technician 3

Holt Co.; Kilgore (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HOLT CAT in Kilgore, TX is seeking a mid-level Field Technician to refurbish frac trailers and related components, including engines and transmissions. The role targets a Level III Technician with 3–6 years of relevant experience, working onsite to support maintenance and service of frac pumping units.

Responsibilities include diagnosing, rebuilding, repairing equipment, and providing technical support to customers while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Education and experience: less than one year required; 1–3 years preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses, rebuilds, and repairs equipment and trailers.
• Performs inspections, preventive maintenance of equipment and trailers, and minor component replacement as applicable.
• Removes and installs components on frac pumping units.
• Removes and installs hydraulic hoses.
• Assists in the startup and testing of frac pump units.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized frac pumping units and work area.
• Provides technical support to customer needs in a positive, caring, and timely manner; moreover, ensures maximum value for work performed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Scissor lift

Overhead crane

Mechanical repair

Quality control

Reading skills

Team collaboration

Manual dexterity

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

This position is responsible for refurbishing frac trailers and related components to include engines, pumps, transmissions, etc.

Mid-level position - Generally has more than three years of experience, but less than six years, and/or demonstrated job relevant knowledge/skills. A Level III Technician is familiar with a variety of the field's standard and technical concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Level III Technician performs a variety of standard and technical tasks, works under general supervision, and is often a team member on a large project.

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.

Department

Power Systems Division (PSD)

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Kilgore

Address

3007 Maverick Drive, Kilgore, Texas, 75662

Workplace type

Onsite

Essential Functions

• Diagnoses, rebuilds, and repairs equipment and trailers.
• Performs inspections, preventive maintenance of equipment and trailers, and minor component replacement as applicable.
• Removes and installs components on frac pumping units.
• Removes and installs hydraulic hoses.
• Assists in the startup and testing of frac pump units.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized frac pumping units and work area.
• Provides technical support to customer needs in a positive, caring, and timely manner; moreover, ensures maximum value for work performed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of forklift, scissor lift, and overhead crane operation
• Knowledge of machines 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
• 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
• The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, and equipment used in mechanical repair
• The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
• The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Less than one year of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required. One to three years of experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Travel:

• No travel is expected for this position

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 30 pounds.
• Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina.
• Ascend/descend with gradual or continuous progress by oneself, using both hands and feet and climb up and down ladders.
• Be able to safely maneuver 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 and may be exposed to weather extremes when working outside in conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity.
• Noise level may be loud at times.
• Exposure to small quantities of chemicals, steam, high-pressure water, and high speed rotating equipment.
• Significant time spent in confined spaces and high places.

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.

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About HOLT CAT

HOLT CAT is the authorized Caterpillar heavy equipment and engine dealer for 118 counties in South, Central, North and East Texas. Established in 1933, HOLT sells, services and rents Cat equipment, engines, generators and trucks for construction, mining, industrial, petroleum and agricultural applications. HOLT sells Caterpillar used equipment worldwide and fabricates its own line of custom engineered products including land management products and water tankers. Additionally, HOLT is a dealer for Link-Belt Cranes, Trimble Heavy and Highway construction products and AccuGrade grade-control systems.

The Holt name has been associated with heavy equipment and Caterpillar for over 100 years. HOLT CAT owners, Peter J. Holt and Corinna Holt Richter are direct descendants of Benjamin Holt, who in 1904 developed the first successful track-type tractor which he named the "Caterpillar." HOLT CAT has come to be synonymous with quality, integrity and commitment to customer service.

The HOLT CAT team is committed to providing rock solid stability with superior products and services from The Red River to the Rio Grande.