Shop Service Technician - Heavy Equipment

HOLT Group; Irving (TX); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Holt CAT in Irving, TX is seeking an experienced Shop Service Technician for heavy construction equipment. The role involves diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining diesel-powered machines on a day shift, often working independently or as part of a team.

A Level IV technician with seven+ years of experience is preferred, with strong schematics and system knowledge. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, disassembly/assembly to spec, planning repair costs, and mentoring others.

Formación

• Seven or more years of diesel-powered heavy equipment repair experience preferred.
• Ability to read/use schematics and diagrams; experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; graduation from a diesel technology program preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
• Disassemble and assemble machine components to manufacturer specifications.
• Rebuild, repair, and maintain construction equipment and components.
• Provide mentoring and training to others; communicate customer needs to shop management.
• Plan and control cost of repair jobs; complete parts orders and identify parts for return.

Conocimientos

Diesel repair

Troubleshooting

Heavy equipment systems

Reading schematics

Educación

High school diploma

Diesel tech training preferred

Herramientas

CAT ET & CAT SIS2.0

Descripción del empleo

Shop Service Technician - Heavy Equipment

Department: Machine Division (MAC)

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Irving

Reporting To: Darrell Davenport

Description

Holt CAT in Irving, Texas is looking for a experienced heavy construction equipment Shop Service Technician for our day shift position. This position is responsible for performing inspections, diagnoses, and repairs of diesel-powered heavy construction equipment and/or related equipment or components, following established procedures and guidelines. Works 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 seven years of experience and/or demonstrated job relevant knowledge/skills. A Level IV Technician has a broad knowledge of the field’s standard and technical concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of standard, complex, and technical tasks; is self-starting and requires minimal supervision; is often a team member on a large project.

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 construction 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
• Provides a significant amount of task and behavior-oriented mentoring, and training to others
• 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

The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices on a daily basis:

• Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values
• Collaborate with key internal/external resources
• Participate in ongoing self-development

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive 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
• Knowledge of after treatment repairs, troubleshooting and diagnosing
• Knowledge of major repairs on engines, fuel systems, electrical systems, hydraulic systems and overhaul complete machines.
• Demonstrates proficiency with current computer software, related hardware, and machine electronic systems CAT ET & CAT SIS2.0
• Quality control analysis skills - Conducting 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
• The 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
• 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, write, and understand information
• The 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:

• Seven 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.