Shop Technician Earthmoving

Boyd Company; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Company in Evansville, Indiana is seeking a skilled technician to maintain, repair and rebuild Caterpillar and allied equipment under limited supervision.

You will read repair manuals, perform shop repairs, operate and move equipment, and ensure accurate service reports; ownership of personal hand tools is required.

The role may require overtime and possibly a CDL depending on department needs; you will help uphold safety rules and a positive company image.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and comprehend repair manuals.
• Must have shop tools and micrometer usage.
• Good interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance, repairs and rebuilding of Caterpillar and allied equipment.
• Lifts parts and components up to 50 pounds and operates equipment in shop bays.
• Writes accurate service reports and reads blueprints and manuals.
• May be required to possess a CDL based on department needs.
• Ensures safety rules, keeps area clean, and charges work orders correctly.
• Overtime may be required and ownership of personal tools is expected.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Reading repair manuals

Interpersonal communication

Micrometer usage

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometer

Shop hand tools

Job description

Performs maintenance, repairs and rebuilding of Caterpillar and allied equipment under limited supervision.

Compensation up to: $38.80 per hour

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Previous mechanical experience preferred
• Must be able to read and comprehend repair manuals
• Must have shop required hand tools
• Ability to use micrometer and other testing tools
• Good interpersonal skills, and written and verbal communication skills

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs work assignments on all types of Caterpillar and allied equipment
• Lifts parts and equipment components that weigh no more than 50 pounds
• Operates and moves equipment being repaired in and out of shop service bays
• Writes accurate and legible Service Reports, reads and comprehends blueprints, technical data and service manuals
• May be required to possess a Commercial Driver's License based on department operational needs
• Performs assigned shop repairs on CAT and allied equipment in a timely and efficient manner
• Uses proper test equipment to troubleshoot for needed repairs
• Projects a positive company image with fellow employees, customers, and management; complies with company dress code
• Keeps work area clean and orderly; follows all work safety rules and procedures
• Ensures accuracy of work orders by charging parts and labor to proper work order segments
• Owns and maintains sufficient hand tools to perform the job
• May be required to work overtime if needed
• Performs other duties as necessary and assigned