Technician

Holt of California; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Holt of California is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Technician to perform mechanical repairs on Caterpillar equipment.

In this role you will diagnose, troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, brake and electrical systems, and you will complete service reports while maintaining a safe, organized work area. A high school diploma and a valid driver's license are required, with at least five years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• High school or GED; five years related experience or equivalent.
• Must possess valid driver license and a clean DMV record.
• Ability to read simple instructions and write service reports.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose equipment via observation and customer data.
• Troubleshoot brakes, electrical and hydraulics systems.
• Repair hydraulics and attachment components.
• Assemble equipment and adjust for safe operation.
• Complete service reports after repairs.
• Maintain clean, safe work area.
• Operate diagnostic tools.

Skills

Read and comprehend instructions

Write service reports

Customer communication

Math: measurements

Safety awareness

Teamwork / independent work

Education

High school or GED; five years related experience

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Holt of California is proud to be part of the elite group of Caterpillar dealers worldwide. We sell and service a wide-variety of equipment Including Large and Small Construction Tractors, Forklifts, and Prime/Stand-by-Power Generation.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for the mechanical repairs and services on a full line of Caterpillar heavy equipment products.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Diagnose equipment based on observational and mechanical testing as well as information provided by the customer.
• Troubleshoot problems to include brake, electrical and hydraulic systems, detect imperfections, potential problems, safety issues and/or malfunctions.
• Able to diagnose and repair hydraulics and attachment components.
• Reassemble equipment and make all necessary adjustments for effective and safe operation.
• Responsible for the confirmation of the equipment function after repair.
• Perform safety inspection prior to being released.
• Cleaning of equipment and other areas as required.
• Ensure work area and methods used in carrying out job duties meet safety requirements.
• Maintain an organized and neat work area.
• Complete service report on each repair.
• Knowledge of tools and equipment required to conduct all repairs.
• Ability to operate diagnostic tools required.
• Capable of working independently or within a team
• Other duties may be assigned.

SKILLS

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to write service reports.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtracts, multiply and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to fulfill the essential functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school or GED; five years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have a valid driver license and a clean D.M.V. report.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and use hands and fingers to handle and feel objects, tools, and controls and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee frequently works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

COMPENSATION

Wage Range $34.00 to $39.00 Hourly

Wage depends on knowledge, skills and ability to perform the responsibilities of the job.

Holt is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/DV. Holt provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, all applicable veteran status or disabled veteran status.

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3-5 years:

Relevant work experience and/or training and education.

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