Tech Trainee 1

Hawthorne-Ca; Kahului (HI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

401(k) Plan + Company Matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Boot Reimbursement

Job summary

Hawthorne Cat is seeking a Tech Trainee 1 in the Service Department to perform helper duties under supervision. The position includes training over at least a year, handling disassembly, inspection, and reporting tasks, and traveling within the HPC territory.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, PC skills, forklift certification (or ability to obtain within 60 days), and ownership of suitable hand tools; prior experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid Drivers License with a good driving record.
• Must have PC skills.
• Must be forklift certified or able to be certified within 60 days.
• Must own hand tools that are suitable to perform the work noted above.
• At least 1 year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Disassembles, cleans, and reassembles Caterpillar, allied product machines, and Ag & Turf and industrial products serviced by the Service Department.
• Measures and identifies parts and components for reusability or replacement, ordering new parts as required.
• Performs all requirements found in Caterpillar and other allied lubrication and maintenance and warranty guidelines.
• Attends training classes as directed and obtains passing grades.
• Completes Service Reports in a timely manner and in accordance with HPC standards.
• Travel as required within HPC established territory.
• Operates HPC service vehicles.
• Adheres strictly to HPC safety, housekeeping, credit, and other rules, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains a favorable business relationship with customers, suppliers, and personnel from other HPC departments.

Skills

PC skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Own hand tools

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Hawthorne Cat is a family-owned company that has led its markets for over 60 years in the sale, rental, and servicing of construction machinery and power generation equipment for industries on which our communities depend like agriculture, construction, marine, and government.

Every member of our team plays a significant role in our success. Hawthorne Cat hires individuals who share our vision of Building Better Communities with our Customers and our values of Passion, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence (PRIDE).

If you are looking to build your future with an established, thriving company with countless opportunities for growth and advancement, you’ve come to the right place! At Hawthorne Cat, we’re always looking for exceptionally skilled, hardworking individuals interested in contributing to our success and the success of the communities that we serve.

Our people are our most valuable asset. That’s why at Hawthorne Cat we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of more skilled technicians, the Tech Trainee 1 primarily performs helper duties for employees in the Service Department. The Tech Trainee 1 may at times perform unskilled or semiskilled duties in assigned areas. The Tech Trainee 1 will remain in the Trainee 1 classification for a minimum period of 1 year. During this period, the Tech Trainee 1 will attend all assigned training classes and obtain passing grades.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Disassembles, cleans, and reassembles Caterpillar, allied product machines, and Ag& Turf and industrial products serviced by the Service Department.
• Measures and identifies parts and components for reusability or replacement, ordering new parts as required.
• Performs all requirements found in Caterpillar and other allied lubrication and maintenance and warranty guidelines.
• Attends training classes as directed and obtains passing grades.
• Completes Service Reports in a timely manner and in accordance with HPC standards.
• Travel as required within HPC established territory.
• Operates HPC service vehicles.
• Adheres strictly to HPC safety, housekeeping, credit, and other rules, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains a favorable business relationship with customers, suppliers, and personnel from other HPC departments.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid Drivers License with a good driving record.
• Must have PC skills.
• Must be forklift certified or able to be certified within 60 days.
• Must own hand tools that are suitable to perform the work noted above.
• At least 1 year of experience preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Walking: Moves about on foot, often through uneven terrain.
• Hands/arms: Operates equipment and hand and power tools.
• Handling: Seizes, helps, or works with hands.
• Lifting: Raises or lowers miscellaneous equipment parts and tools.
• Reaching: Extends hands and arms in any direction.
• Stooping: Bends body downward and forward by bending at knees or waist.
• Standing: Remains in standing position if required to perform various functions of the job.
• Climbing: In and out of equipment.
• Raising/Lowering: Goes up and down in man lifts.
• Vision: Reads work tickets and parts and service books and operates heavy equipment.
• Talking: Communicates by radio, phone, and in person.
• Hearing: Hears well enough to discern mechanical problems for safety in and around shop and construction sites and to receive communication by radio, phone, and in person.
• Sitting: Sits in equipment and vehicles for extended periods.
• Laying: Lies in prone position under vehicles and equipment for extended periods.Lifting: Lifts up to 60lbs. daily, frequent exertion.

ENVIRONMENTAL:

• Noise: Works in conditions with constant or intermittent noise.
• Temp/Weather: Works outside and in shop with variations of temperature and weather.
• Exposure: Subject to foul odors, fumes, and harsh substances.
• Competitive Compensation
• A great work environment and culture
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Training
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Medical Video Appointments available
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Pay
• 401(k) Plan + Company Matching
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Legal Plan
• Travel Assistance Plan
• Wellness Programs
• Referral Bonus Program
• Longevity Bonus Program
• Recognition Programs and much more
• Boot Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company-Supplied Uniforms
• Advanced Technical Training

ACCOMMODATIONS:

Reasonable accommodations for essential functions of the position will be considered.

Hawthorne Cat® is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/V/D

Hawthorne Cat® Participates in E-Verify.

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As set forth in Hawthorne Machinery Co.’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

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An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.