Shop Technician

Gregory Poole Equipment Company; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gregory Poole Equipment Company in Mebane, North Carolina, is seeking a skilled technician to perform advanced systems repair and assembly on construction equipment. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and repairing various mechanical systems, as well as employing diagnostic tools.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, four years of work experience—two of which should be with CAT equipment—and the physical ability to handle components weighing up to 112 pounds. Competitive individuals must also demonstrate problem-solving skills and the capacity to work independently.

Qualifications

• 4 years of work experience, including 2 years with CAT equipment.
• Proficient in at least two mechanical systems like transmissions, engines, or hydraulics.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced systems repair and assembly with troubleshooting.
• Use tools to disassemble, reassemble, and test construction equipment.
• Inspect and perform preventative maintenance on engines and components.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Troubleshooting

Use of diagnostic equipment

Physical lifting and handling

Education

High school education or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The primary function of this position is to perform advanced systems repair and assembly by performing independent troubleshooting using various diagnostic equipment and manuals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Check the equipment and supplies required to perform the work scheduled, comply with PPE requirements, and otherwise prepare for duties.
• Use manuals, repair manuals, parts manuals, parts diagrams to perform independent troubleshooting and repair of construction equipment.
• Use lift trucks, overhead cranes, & other aides to lift or move parts into position to be repaired.
• Use hand & power tools to remove, install, replace, re‑build, repair, & test parts/equipment on construction equipment.
• Use miscellaneous resources and computers to reference parts, get information about parts & enter data into record systems.
• Use tools to disassemble/ reassemble parts or equipment; clean parts with rags, cleaners, power washer; use test equipment to make diagnostic checks; and control powered equipment or tools to make repairs.
• Climb up onto, under, & into vehicles to gain access to all parts of vehicle.
• Use overhead hoists, lift devices, forklifts & other aides to move items off vehicle (tracks, idler wheels, blades, etc.) & then to move parts to locations for disassembly, repair, then back to the vehicle for reassembly.
• Proficient at performing inspections, do preventative maintenance, repair engines, power train, hydraulic and electrical components.
• Lift/carry and position ram used to remove idlers, unbolt idlers, remove them with
• Use power washers & spray paint equipment to clean & paint vehicle.
• Use instruments and computers to reprogram equipment controllers.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Must have a high school education or GED.

Work Experience: Requires four years of work experience with at least two years' experience with CAT equipment; must be proficient in at least two mechanical systems (i.e. transmissions, engines, hydraulics, etc.) for numerous model lines.

Physical: Must be able to daily and repeatedly stoop, kneel, bend and climb beside, onto and underneath various equipment to perform diagnosis and repairs; must be able to effectively see to perform repairs, research technical manuals, and develop written repair work order reports. Must be able to routinely and physically lift/position various parts to perform repairs/service and manually handle parts up to 112 pounds, as well as use mechanical hoist for heavier parts.

Other: Must be able to effectively write repair activities on customer work orders; must have cognitive reasoning and problem-solving skills to apply knowledge, written information and verbal instructions in repairing/servicing unusual and/or unknown technical equipment operational problems. Should have exposure to P.C. base equipment and parts information; can work independently with minimal supervision.

Gregory Poole Equipment Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.