Squad Leader/Master Technician

Gregory Poole Equipment Company in; Washington (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gregory Poole Equipment Company is seeking a Squad Leader/Master Technician (Finance) to troubleshoot, remove, install, replace, rebuild and test components on construction equipment while mentoring other technicians.

The role requires extensive Cat equipment knowledge, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to lift up to 100 pounds, work with manuals, and maintain accurate repair work orders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Eight years of Cat equipment experience with broad knowledge of systems.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and perform diagnosis/repairs on equipment.
• Strong written repair work orders and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, remove, install, replace, rebuild, repair and test parts/equipment on construction equipment.
• Lead and coach technicians; assign daily tasks.
• Inspect, perform preventative maintenance, and repair engines, hydraulics, electrical components.
• Work with manuals and parts diagrams to diagnose issues; use hoists and cranes to move parts.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Coaching

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Squad Leader/Master Technician (Finance)

The primary function of this position is to troubleshoot, remove, install, replace, re-build, repair, & test parts/equipment on construction equipment at an expert as well as lead and coach other technicians.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Check the equipment and supplies required to perform the work scheduled, comply with PPE requirements, and otherwise prepare for duties.
• Uses manuals, repair manuals, parts manuals, parts diagrams to perform independent troubleshooting and repair of construction equipment.
• Uses lift trucks, overhead cranes, & other aides to lift or move parts into position to be repaired.
• Uses hand & power tools to remove, install, replace, re-build, repair, & test parts/equipment on construction equipment.
• Be proficient at using resources and computers to reference parts, get information about parts & enter data into record systems.
• Uses tools to disassemble/re assemble parts or equipment; cleans parts with rags, cleaners, power washer; uses test equipment to make diagnostic checks; and controls powered equipment or tools to make repairs.
• Climbs up onto, under, & into vehicles to gain access to all parts of vehicle.
• Uses 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 engine, power train, hydraulic and electrical components at an advance level on numerous model lines.
• Lift/carry and position ram used to remove idlers, unbolt idlers, remove them with
• Uses power washers & spray paint equipment to clean & paint vehicle.
• Uses instruments and computers to reprogram equipment controllers.

LEADERSHIP DUTIES

• Assists supervisor with performance appraisals.
• Coach, guide and develop technicians.
• Direct day to day job assignments and responsibilities for up to five or more technicians in squad.
• Work with squad members to ensure proper T/S techniques are used to ensure that the product we turn out is a true representation of the customers' and GPEC expectations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

Must have a high school education or GED.

Work Experience

Eight years of Cat equipment experience. Fully understands all equipment systems (i.e. engines, hydraulics, electrical, sub-electrical, transmissions, etc.) for almost all equipment model lines.

Physical

Must be able to daily and repeatedly stoop, kneel, bend and climb besides, 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 100 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. Ability to effectively communicate with others; provides training of other technicians, assigns work assignments, and promotes good customer service and resolves their problems.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Your supervisor may request and assign you similar duties. Any major modification of this job role requires Human Resources approval.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.