Technician II

Gregory Poole Equipment Company; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Gregory Poole Equipment Company is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to perform repairs and assemblies on construction equipment. You will troubleshoot using diagnostic equipment, reference manuals and diagrams, and operate lift trucks and cranes to access components.

The role requires reading repair orders, maintaining records, and performing preventative maintenance with attention to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Three years direct work experience with CAT literature systems.
• Proficient in hydraulics, transmissions, or electrical systems.
• Must be able to lift up to 112 pounds.
• Able to read repair manuals and enter data into records.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate mechanical repairs and assembly on construction equipment.
• Troubleshoot using diagnostic equipment.
• Use manuals and diagrams to repair equipment.
• Operate lift trucks, cranes to move parts.
• Inspect, perform preventative maintenance, and repair engines, hydraulics, and electrical components.
• Reprogram equipment controllers as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Repair skills

Diagnostic tools

Lifting & moving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lift trucks

Overhead cranes

Power tools

Test equipment

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The primary function of this position is to perform moderate mechanical repairs and assembly on construction equipment by troubleshooting and using various diagnostic equipment.

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.
• Uses miscellaneous 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.
• Performs inspections, do preventative maintenance, repair engines, power train, hydraulic and electrical components.
• Uses power washers & spray paint equipment to clean & paint vehicle.
• Uses instruments and computers to reprogram equipment controllers.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education :

Must have a high school education or GED

Work Experience :

Requires three years direct work experience with a working knowledge of CAT literature systems and be proficient in at least one mechanical system (i.e. hydraulics, transmissions, electrical, etc.).

Physical :

Must be able to daily and repeatedly stoop, kneel, bend and climb 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 112 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.

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.