Technician II (CCE)

Gregory Poole Equipment Company; Washington; On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Gregory Poole Equipment Company in Washington is seeking a skilled equipment technician to perform moderate mechanical repairs and assembly on construction machinery. You will troubleshoot using diagnostic equipment, consult manuals, and complete repair work on engines, power trains, hydraulics, and electrical systems.

The role requires at least three years of direct CAT experience, a HS diploma or GED, and the ability to lift heavy parts (112 pounds) and operate hoists safely.

Qualifications

• Three years direct work experience with CAT literature systems.
• Proficient in at least one mechanical system (hydraulics, transmissions, electrical).
• Ability to read repair manuals and parts diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate mechanical repairs and assembly on construction equipment.
• Troubleshoot using diagnostic equipment and manuals.
• Move parts with lift trucks, cranes, and hoists as needed.
• Disassemble and reassemble parts, clean components, and test repairs.
• Document repair work orders and reference parts information.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Troubleshooting

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Powertrain

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CAT literature systems

Diagnostic 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.

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.