Shop Service Technician

Wheeler Machinery Co.; Vernal (UT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheeler Machinery Co. in Vernal, UT is seeking a Shop Service Technician to perform diagnostics, maintenance and repairs on Caterpillar and non-Caterpillar equipment, with an emphasis on safety and minimizing downtime.

You will diagnose electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems, order parts, and deliver service reports. The role requires a high school diploma and experience with Caterpillar systems; strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Advanced equipment and diesel repair experience.
• Experience with diagnosing and repairing Caterpillar mining equipment safely.
• Proficient with Caterpillar service software programs such as Cat Electronic Technician, SIS Web, DBS and SIMSI.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics, maintenance and repairs on Caterpillar and non-Caterpillar equipment.
• Adhere to safety programs and lock-out-tag-out requirements.
• Communicate with supervisor daily.
• Diagnose electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems.
• Identify and order replacement parts and components.
• Produce quality repairs and meet schedules.
• Deliver service reports, core returns and warranty documents.

Skills

Electrical diagnosis

Hydraulic systems

Mechanical systems

Customer communication

Safety awareness

OT/weekend availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cat ET

SIS Web

DBS

SIMSI

Job description

Wheeler Machinery is seeking to hire a qualified Shop Service Technician in their Vernal, UT location. Safely perform diagnostics, maintenance and repairs on Caterpillar and non-Caterpillar types of equipment. Help minimize customer equipment downtime. Gain experience and exposure to Caterpillar systems and repairs.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Utilize and comply with company and customer site safety programs, processes and procedures.
• Adhere to company and site lock-out-tag-out requirements.
• Communicate with supervisor and Wheeler Machinery personnel daily.
• Ability to diagnose electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems.
• Accurately and effectively identify and order replacement parts and components.
• Produce quality repairs while adhering to schedules and deadlines.
• Understand and meet flat-rate expectations.
• Deliver accurate and timely service reports, core returns and warranty documents.
• Maintain a professional and proper personal appearance following company policy.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Advanced equipment and diesel repair experience.
• Experienced with safely diagnosing, maintaining, repairing Caterpillar mining equipment.
• Proficient with Caterpillar service software programs e.g., Cat Electronic Technician, SIS Web, DBS and SIMSI
• Must have necessary hand, pneumatic and electrical diagnostic tools (up to ¾" drive).
• Ability and willingness to work closely with customers and a team.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and on-call schedules as needed.
• Attention and focus on detail and quality.
• Maintain a clean work area and contamination control expectations.
• Self-motivated and able to always work safely with limited supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).