Shop Service Technician - Heavy Equipment

HOLT CAT; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

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Qualifications

• Four or more years of diesel-powered heavy equipment repair experience preferred.
• Ability to read and use schematics/diagrams preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; diesel tech program graduates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and inspect diesel-powered heavy equipment to manufacturer specifications.
• Disassemble and reassemble machine components using hand, pneumatic, and power tools.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions and perform preventive maintenance.
• Mentor and assist junior technicians; train others as needed.
• Maintain clean, safe work environment and complete documentation on repairs.

Skills

Diesel engine repair

Heavy equipment operation

Troubleshooting

Quality control

Tool proficiency

Reading schematics

Forklift/overhead crane

Manual dexterity

Communication

Safety compliance

Team training

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Diesel technology program graduate

Schematics/diagrams reading experience

Tools

Schematics and diagrams tools

Job description

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.

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

Machine Division (MAC)

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Longview

Address

5110 W Loop 281, Longview, Texas, 756039468

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Workplace type

Onsite

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 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 equipent preferred
• Demonstrates proficiency with current computer software, related hardware, and machine electronic systems
• 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:

• 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