Shop Service Technician 3

Holt-Group-1; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Holt-Group-1 is seeking a Shop Service Technician 3 for a full-time position in Georgetown, Texas. This role involves diagnosing and repairing diesel-powered heavy equipment and maintaining high customer service standards.

The ideal candidate will have over four years of experience, possess comprehensive mechanical knowledge, and be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

The position requires good manual dexterity and the ability to handle heavy equipment safely.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of diesel-powered heavy equipment repair experience preferred.
• Ability to read/use schematics and diagrams.
• Basic mechanic hand and pneumatic tools required.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnoses, and repairs of diesel-powered heavy equipment.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
• Mentor and help train other technicians.

Skills

Knowledge of machines and tools

Heavy equipment knowledge

Proficiency with computer software

Quality control analysis skills

Equipment selection skills

Forklift operation skills

Ability to use hand and power tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from a diesel technology program

Tools

Hand tools

Pneumatic tools

Job description

Shop Service Technician 3

Department: Machine Division (MAC)

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Georgetown

Description

We have a full-time, 1st shift Heavy Equipment Mechanic position available at our Georgetown, Texas location, 2101 Airport Rd, Georgetown, TX 78628. The hours of the position are M-F, 7am to 4pm. This mechanic position is responsible for performing inspections, diagnoses, and repairs of diesel-powered heavy equipment and/or related equipment or components, following established procedures and guidelines. Can work independently or as a member of a team to provide mechanical services that satisfies customer needs and achieves departmental goals.

Mid-level position – Generally has more than four years of experience and/or demonstrated job relevant knowledge/skills. A Level III Technician has moderate knowledge of the field’s standard and technical concepts, practices, and procedures. Level III Technician performs a variety of standard, complex, and technical tasks; is indirectly supervised and self-starting; often a team member on a large project.

Essential Functions

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.

Essential Functions

• 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
• Mentors and helps train other technicians
• 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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Knowledge of heavy equipment machines such as dozers, excavators, motor graders, and other dirt moving equipment preferred
• Demonstrates proficiency with current computer software, related hardware, and machine electronic systems
• Quality control analysis skills—the ability to conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance and communicate findings
• 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
• Ability to operate a conventional forklift and an overhead crane
• Ability to quickly and repeatedly operate the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and equipment used in mechanical repair
• Ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
• Ability to read, write, and understand information
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• Must have/acquire basic mechanic hand and pneumatic tools (metric/standard)

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Four or more years of diesel-powered heavy equipment repair experience preferred
• Ability and knowledge to read/use schematics and diagrams experience is preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Graduation from a diesel technology program preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Travel:

• Some 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 50 pounds
• Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina
• Ascends/descends with gradual or continuous progress by oneself, using both hands and feet and climbs up and down ladders and/or equipment
• Be able to maneuver safely 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
• 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, dust, steam, high-pressure water, and high speed rotating equipment
• Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment
• Required to perform work in cramped spaces and/or 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.