Technician II

Gregory Poole Equipment Company; Washington; On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gregory Poole Equipment Company is seeking a skilled equipment technician to perform moderate mechanical repairs and assembly on construction equipment. You will troubleshoot using diagnostic tools, reference CAT manuals, and assemble components on various machines.

Responsibilities include ensuring safety, using hoists and cranes, and performing inspections and preventative maintenance. The role requires physical ability and the capacity to document repair activities clearly.

Qualifications

• Three years direct work experience in a mechanical role.
• Ability to interpret repair manuals and parts diagrams.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for duties by checking equipment, PPE, and required supplies.
• Troubleshoot and repair construction equipment using manuals and diagnostics.
• Move parts and equipment with hoists, cranes, and forklifts as needed.
• Disassemble/re-assemble parts, clean components, and test repairs.
• Document repair work orders and reference parts information.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Problem solving

Reading manuals

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CAT literature systems

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.