Shop Technician Earthmoving

Boyd Company; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Company in Hopkinsville, KY, is seeking a skilled shop technician to perform maintenance, repairs and rebuilding of Caterpillar and allied equipment under limited supervision. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, basic mechanical experience, the ability to read repair manuals, and a set of shop tools.

Micrometer use and other testing tools are desirable, along with good written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Previous mechanical experience preferred.
• Must 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs work assignments on Caterpillar and allied equipment.
• Lifts parts and equipment components up to 50 pounds.
• Operates and moves equipment in and out of shop service bays.
• Writes accurate service reports, reads blueprints, manuals and data sheets.
• May require CDL based on department needs.
• Uses test equipment to troubleshoot repairs.
• Projects a positive company image and follows dress code.
• Keeps work area clean and follows safety procedures.
• Charges parts and labor to proper work orders.
• Owns and maintains sufficient hand tools.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Repair manuals literacy

Shop tools ownership

Micrometer use

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Micrometer

Testing 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