Shop Service Technician - HOLT CAT Rebuild

HOLT CAT; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

HOLT CAT, a leading Caterpillar dealership, is seeking a Shop Service Technician in Waco, Texas. This full-time position involves diagnosing and repairing heavy equipment, ensuring top performance and safety standards. The company offers competitive salaries, sign-on bonuses, comprehensive healthcare, and a range of employee development programs.

Benefits

401k matching and profit-sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Employee development programs

Wellness rewards

Gym discount

Front-loaded PTO

Qualifications

• At least two years of diesel-powered heavy equipment repair experience preferred.
• Ability to read and use schematics and diagrams.
• Graduation from a diesel technology program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnoses, and repairs of diesel-powered heavy equipment.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment malfunctions.
• Mentors and helps train other technicians.

Skills

Knowledge of heavy equipment

Proficiency with hand tools

Troubleshooting skills

Customer relations

Quality control analysis

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Diesel technology program

Tools

Mechanic hand tools

Pneumatic tools

Job description

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Holt CAT is the largest Caterpillar dealership of heavy equipment in the United States. We have a full-time, 1st shift Heavy Equipment - Shop Service Technician position available at our Waco, Texas location which is located at 2000 Texas Central Parkway Waco, TX 76712, USA. The hours of the position are Monday-Friday, 7 am to 4 pm.

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.

What can HOLT offer you?

A competitive salary, front-loaded PTO, 401k matching plus a profit-sharing plan, comprehensive health care benefits, tuition reimbursement, wellness rewards, gym discount, an amazing employee development program with a department devoted to your professional development allowing you to grow your skills and build your competencies to prepare you for future opportunities at HOLT, and much more! There is also a Sign-On Bonus of up to $5,000 for those qualified.

Education And Experience

• At least two 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
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Must have all required mechanic hand and pneumatic tools (metric/standard)
  
  

Essential Functions

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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 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
  
  

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
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction

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