Technician II (CCE)

Gregory Poole Equipment Company; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Gregory Poole Equipment Company in Washington, DC area is seeking an experienced mobile equipment mechanic to perform moderate mechanical repairs and assembly on construction equipment by troubleshooting and using diagnostic equipment. The role requires at least three years of direct CAT literature experience, the ability to read repair manuals, use power tools, lift parts with hoists or cranes, and perform preventative maintenance, engine and hydraulic repairs, plus documenting work orders.

Qualifications

• Must have 3 years direct work experience with CAT literature systems.
• Experience with diagnosing and repairing hydraulic, electrical, and powertrain components.
• Ability to read and follow repair manuals and parts diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate mechanical repairs and assembly on construction equipment.
• Use manuals and diagrams to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Operate lift trucks, cranes and power tools to move and repair parts.
• Disassemble/reassemble parts, test using diagnostic equipment, and reassemble equipment.
• Document repair activities and enter data into record systems.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Diagnostic equipment

Mechanical systems

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Mechanical repair

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Diagnostic tools

CAT literature systems

Power tools

Lifting 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.